Category Archives: Ponderings

Waiting

For years I have heard Christian teaching proclaiming the need to utilize our time.  “We only have 24 hours in a day… make the most of every hour”…. “Time is the one commodity that cannot be replenished.” Today I was … Continue reading

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The flip side

“To whom much is given, much is required”  I always thought about this in terms of what one must give back to the Kingdom of God… If you have a lot of money, you have to give a lot in … Continue reading

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Dominance

I have a new puppy, Sandy.  She is 3-4 months old.  She likes to play, gather dirty socks, smell things, and in general be a fun puppy.  Occasionally though, Sandy will decide to test who is the boss.  She might … Continue reading

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School Shootings, Mental Illness, and/or Pain

There are many explanations floating around about the various mass shootings that have just occurred. I don’t doubt mental illness factors in.  Perhaps lack of gun control contributes.  And other factors I have not yet considered. However, the explanation that … Continue reading

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To live is Christ, to die is Gain

Sara was in her late 40′s and needed a hip replacement.  She went through the surgery fine, but was not able to navigate the world completely on her own for a bit.  Her husband, Terry, graciously brought her to church … Continue reading

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The Little Things

“The thing that made Jerry Rice so great was that he tried to do the little things better than anybody else,” Jay Norvell said. Read more: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-football-jay-norvell-uses-nfl-experience-to-attract-talented-receivers/article/3719622#ixzz29bEGgMrE Jerry Rice set many of the NFL receiving records.  He played at the highest … Continue reading

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The Short Bus

“The Short Bus” was a way to speak of “Those people” who needed special assistance in school.  They made odd noises, often did not talk, some drooled, others wore helmets.  They were always a bit intimidating to me because I … Continue reading

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The Power of the Unspoken

James Dobson compares conversation to a game of catch.  I throw the ball to you and you throw it back to me.  If either of us fails to return the ball, the game ends. However, I think what is more … Continue reading

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Is the Church less of a business than football?

Wes Welker is a receiver for the New England Patriots.  He was in a contract renegotiation this past fall.  Now that the season has started, he is not getting as much time on the field as previus years. Qutestions are … Continue reading

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Essentials of the Church

The Shepherd and I were talking today- exploring some of the aspects of the Church.  Not as a structure or belief system, but as the gift God gave to reveal Himself to man.  What are the essentials?  What makes the … Continue reading

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