[Not original. This was passed on to me. Slightly edited, I pass it on to you.] No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us, those of us born between 1930 and 1979 have a lot to be thankful for, including not having all the “stuff” that today’s under 30’s have. To … More There is a Genius Born of Boredom
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There are two new nested pages on the blog. You can find them both by scrolling down the right side bar. Nested under the About page is a page called The Poetry Project. Nested under the Mentor Groups page is a page called Mentors and Heroes (all) Who Have Changed My Life. I hope you … More Two New Nested Pages
With pastors like Terry Jones in Florida, and Joel Osteen in Texas, it takes some real courage to be a protestant these days. That said, here is the perfect book to galvanize your heart with the truth of the gospel. The Courage to be Protestant, by David Wells. This is a book that every leader … More It Takes Courage to be Protestant These Days
I am in west Virginia without computer access except for my cell phone. Back on line Tuesday.
My incredible mother ran into the arms of Jesus this afternoon at 4:30, do doubt, after being intercepted by my father, who escorted her the last few steps. Earlier today, I told her that I love all my brothers and sisters, not because they are famous, but because all of them ought to be. Each … More Mom Ran into the Arms of Jesus this Afternoon
Friday Musings Thomas Altizer was the vanguard of the “Death of God” movement in the 60’s. John Warwick Montgomery is the brilliant (11 earned degrees) Christian apologist and theologian who devastates his opponents with regularity in every debate I have ever read in which he was involved. This one was no exception. Altizer is nearly … More Reread the Altizer- Montgomery Debate
No Monday discussion this week. My brothers and sisters are gathered together at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan. Mom is getting ready to come home from the hospital into my brother Ed’s home for hospice. Not much Missional conversation for the blog right now. Not an apology, just a statement of fact. I have to … More Mom Moves toward Eternity
For the last 14 months my Mom has been living on Grace-time. An aneurysm on her heart threatened to undo the earth from which she is made, but God in his mercy gave us the last two years to love her, serve her and to allow her to see four more of her 24 grandchildren … More Weeping with Resurrection Hope
Last post for the weekend My son marries his high-school sweetheart this weekend. Last night our oldest daughter, married last summer, called our youngest daughter and asked for the brother born between them. Aubre to Meredith: “Meredith, Marty doesn’t live here anymore.” Six words. An announcement of fact since Marty moved into the apartment he … More Friday is for Heart Songs
