Author: ourCOG

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 [...] »

Book Review – Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me

Book Review – Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me

Last summer, I had the privilege to meet Ian Morgan Cron. At the time he gave me a copy of Chasing Francis (here is my review of it ) and I absolutely loved it. I read this book along with my wife, so it was really interesting to get her thoughts on it. She stated [...] »