Author: ourCOG

Pause and Reflect 2010-02-17 15:19:00

My bathroom mirror.It's been awhile since I've blogged. There are a few good reasons for that. Reason #1: twitter on my phone! No need to say any more.Reason #2: gmail distribution lists. I have been sending updates to our sponsors and prayer partn... »

"What Lies Beneath" Movie Review or: Robert Zemeckis’ Talent Makes Me Sick!

Last night, I was privileged to view "What Lies Beneath" for the first time.Let's just say that this movie was RIDICULOUS in terms of Robert Zemeckis' talent. And I mean that in a positive way.I have always been a fan of his movies, ever since I first ... »

The Great Commission Does Not Mean You Should Make Goals to "Save One Friend per Week."

At nearly every back-to-school youth group service and nearly every "rededication" service at youth camp, you can count on hearing a pastor say, "Go out there and save one friend a week for JESUS!" *cheers*I am here today to show that goals of "saving ... »

Chapel-Hating, Christian Education, Pastors and Theology, and Sucking at Calling or: All My Frustrations With Pastoral Types in One Easy Article!

Last week was Convocation. Now, I have been exempt from Convocation for the last two or three Convocation weeks. I play bass and sing in a worship band, and we have played Sunday and Wednesday night services and practiced every Monday night [and someti... »