"annoying bells"
In 1994 my wife and I were living in a small house in the small town of Hudson, Iowa. Next door was a small church with a small bell tower. If my memory serves me correctly. at noon and 6pm every day the church bells would play one or two old hymns. At first the noise was sort of annoying, but as the months went by I began to remember the lyrics of these hymns from my days as a child back in the 50′s and 60′s. Words from old songs my mother used to sing before, during and after …
Movie Review: Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
I find it hard to believe anymore that there can be a “twist” or “secret” that hasn’t been revealed on the internet regarding “Harry Potter” but apparently that was the buzz leading up to this film’s release. The book series has eclipsed anything I’ve ever grown up with as far as sales and interest from kids, and it’s certainly shaped a generation the way that, say, “Star Wars” did from the late 70′s to mid-late 80′s–and in some ways, still shapes generations today. But with Harry Potter, it’s the books that have done the good; the movies have merely profited …
Prayer – as posted in our forums
For the last few years I have been thinking/learning/sharing the “Lord’s Prayer” as not just a prayer that Jesus taught us but as a blue print of how to pray. A few weeks ago I had a length talk with a friend about it and that today I heard a sermon about it again. I feel that God just wants me to share this message with others. 1. Make prayer a priority. Praying is to your spirit as breathing is to your body. For your spirit to be healthy, to grow you must pray. 2. Pray alone. Make time for …
Lets Stand For Nothing
I just read AP sports writer’s Teresa M. Walker’s article on McNair’s pastor and close friend cautioning against judging the ex-NFL quarterback, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone. Tolerance is going to be the death of the US. As the everyday Christian’s values are daily under attack and repressed the so called leaders of the kingdom of God have become weak and compromised. First it was Micheal Jackson now McNair’s sexual exploits are being over looked due to lifetime achievements. There are ways to comfort a family in loss but please don’t cheapen …
Thinking About A Tragedy
By now everyone is likely well aware of the events of July 4th in Nashville, TN, when former NFL star Steve McNair and his 20 year old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, died in what appears to be a shocking and tragic murder-suicide. Below are some thoughts. It’s a tragedy … … that two lives have ended so senselessly … that the ultimate price was paid – and for what? … that the circumstances surrounding these deaths are so dark and twisted … that a grieving wife is left to pick up the shattered pieces of a lifelong commitment … that a …
Got your 100 pts?
A man dies and goes to heaven. St Peter meets him at the gates of heaven. “Here’s how it works”, says St Peter. “You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in. “Okay”, the man says, “I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, not even in my heart.” “That’s wonderful”, says St Peter. “That’s worth 3 points.” …
Oh Reverend Where Art Thou ?
Mad dog reporters are frantically seeking interviews with all who knew the late Michael Jackson, with the hope of shedding light on the mysteries behind his passing. One famous reporter … known for his prime-time television interviews with celebrities and “fresh news personalities” … asked two “Reverends” several questions about the life and death of Jackson. These two “ministers” spoke of his accomplishments and talents as an entertainer and humanitarian … but mentioned nothing about Jackson’s spiritual connection with GOD. With a national audience listening these men of the church never spoke the name of our only eternal hope. They …
