The Microwave Debacle of 2025
A friend (and church member) has limited vision. He cannot see the details of electrical connections and spatial configuration. He needed a little help with a “quick” job. His new microwave was set to be delivered, and installation was prepaid. This sounds easy enough. When the microwave was delivered, they announced they couldn’t install the […]
Avoid the Noise
As other “noise” in our culture becomes more easily accessible and gets LOUDER all the time, it makes sense that we need to ramp up our attention and intention in choosing good things to hear.
Church Kids and the Things They Say
A small child in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where she sat, she piped up so everyone could hear. “Don’t pay for me, Daddy. I’m under five.” After church on a Sunday morning, a young boy announced, “Mom, I’ve decided to […]
Dancing On Graves
In the church of my youth, the word “dancing” was spelled with a capital D. Pre-marital sex was discouraged because it may have led to Dancing! (a joke). But you get the idea. So…I never went to a prom or a dance. Even dancing at a wedding was prohibited. But, I’ve learned to dance […]
Uncommon Sense
To communicate is the beginning of understanding. Work is the yeast that raises the dough. If you trim yourself to suit everybody, you will soon be whittled away. Pray for a good harvest, but continue to hoe. There is always time for courtesy. Make sure your open mind is not merely vacant. The Bible […]