I was in a group study this week on the Gospel of Mark. Unlike the other gospels, Mark jumps right in beginning with the public ministry of Jesus. We were all amazed how at the simple call of Jesus to “Follow Me” the disciples dropped […]
Vintage Members Only
I decided to go a bit casual to church yesterday. I wore my “old” windbreaker instead of a newer sports jacket. I’ve had the windbreaker for a long time. It’s an old friend. After church, Rose and I went to lunch and I, unsuspecting, impressed […]
Sacred
I’ve already blown one of my “resolutions” for 2019. I wanted to be more faithful to this blog and try to post every day. It’s mid-January and this is my third post of the year. My excuse is, of course, that I have been busy. […]
Death to Distraction
It all started with a discussion on what to “fast from.” You see at our church we are doing a 21 day “fast.” You know “crucify the flesh.” Hear God better. That kind of thing. My pastor doesn’t want us “bragging” about our fast but […]
2019 – A Different Year?
I’m in my 69th year and every one has been different. No reason to believe that 2019 won’t follow that pattern. I hope some of 2018 sticks around. Last year, I returned to my 6-day-a-week swimming habit and that, combined with healthier eating, reaped a […]
Christmas Without Cards
I’m not doing Christmas Cards this year. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas Cards. I do. I enjoy getting them from the ones I Iove or at least like a lot. I don’t get the same thrill from the cards I get from the […]
Banishing the Blues
I wrote this article for Covenant Spotlight’s December issue. I suspect there may be a wider audience that needs to read it. Christmas blues are very real. For many what should be the most joyous time of the year, is the darkest. Those holiday blues can […]
Start 2019 with Letters to the Church
On the first Sunday of 2019 at 9 a.m. at Amana Christian Fellowship, we will begin a ten-week series based on Francis Chan’s Letters to the Church. We will be posting updates on our Facebook page. We will begin each session with a short video message from […]