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Sabbath reflections…

Sabbath reflections…

      Yesterday was a switch.  For the month of July I made an entry everyday as a commitment to those committed to dedicating the month as a “Sabbath month.”  However, since yesterday was my weekly Sabbath celebration I decided not to do the work required to prepared a devotional and blog; I enjoyed the rest.  I also [...] »

how scared are you about our financial future?

how scared are you about our financial future?

It’ not a good day in America. Today, rating agency Standard & Poor’s says it has downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ from its top rank of AAA. This will more than likely start an even further negative downward financial spiral in our country. We’re in for tough times. Here is what I want [...] »

Guest blog: how to pick kids ministry curriculum by Jonathan Simmons

In keeping with my pastor’s recent trend of divulging his approach to preaching, I’d like to tackle a similar task that besets all children’s ministry everywhere.  One of the hardest things to decide when coordinating a ministry to families is in choosing what curriculum will be a best fit for your church.  We’re not liturgical [...] »