If the Red Cross in your country operates as it does in this country, it is primarily a good thing. Blessing something that is positive will bring life to those affected by the organization, yes? If y...

Hey, y'all, it's that favorite time of year. Feast of Booths or Tabernacles. Today was the first full day. How are you celebrating this season? DO you celebrate this feast of God, to be celebrated ...

One of the neat things that comes as an "overflow" of this event is that our pastor/bishop has asked me to share with our congregation about specifics of what went on in Las Vegas. Many of them know s...

Yes, I did get to meet them. Talked with Ralph several times, and with Mindy a couple of times. Sweet spirits. Popped my head into their sessions, just to see how they worked with the folks. They were...

<QUOTE author="HelenaZF,Oct 5 2007, 09:01 AM">HelenaZF,Oct 5 2007, 09:01 AM Wrote:...if you find yourself working with a choir that way again, perhaps your pastor would be open to that kind of p...

Part of the rest of this story is that the 80,000 who marched in the parade (!!!!!) were not the only participants. Of the 80,000 marchers, only 5,000 were from the ICEJ celebration of the Feast of...

So much of life as a worshipper is about warfare. Our trip to Las Vegas really highlighted that--again. It was evident in the planning and coming into being of the conference, it was obvious in many o...

I was contacted "off-forum" by someone who shared that "There never was the name Jehovah for God". I think that contact was prompted by this thread, so I'll answer it here. Believe me when I say th...

<QUOTE author="Dave,Oct 16 2007, 03:28 PM">Dave,Oct 16 2007, 03:28 PM Wrote:...often people fail to understand the issues involved and believe that their freedom in Jesus means it's OK. Sorry, b...

I had a friend write me recently to air some concerns about becoming overly busy with all of life’s duties. When does busy become TOO busy? This friend is a wife, parent to a couple of kids, with a...

We had an interesting service this past Sunday. We were singing "He Shall Reign" (by Don Moen, I think) and as we sang one particular line, it jumped off the screen at me. I had to share with the cong...

Our time in Miami was a swim in the Latino culture in that area. We ministered in two large congregations, virtually all from the hispanic community. I honestly don't recall seeing much movement in th...

That could be the source, but I'm wondering if it might not be more closely related to Romans 12:1 and presenting our bodies as offerings. Back 20 years or so ago, the term "body worship" was used ...

I've been kind of scarce around here for the last six weeks or so. Been busy, busy, busy. Wanted to show off what a few woodturner clubs here in the Kansas City area have conspired to do together for ...

We're glad to have you here! Hope you'll participate and help us get to know you.

Helena asked for a couple of detail shots. My camera is not very good at focus & close-ups. Of course, it might be more of operator error, but hey. Here are 8 of the nearly 400 pens that will b...

I, being of sound mind and full belly, do hereby bear witness that these are indeed some of the very best muffins ever made! Not too sweet, great warm, great hot, great room temp. Oh, did I mention...

One of the very special aspects of this particular "minor" feast is that it is probably the most public of all the celebrations in the Jewish year! Passover is to be celebrated in a family setting, pr...

We had an interesting discussion after a rehearsal this evening and it brought up some teaching we received while at the Las Vegas conference. There was a heavy emphasis on walking in your own anoi...

You're a hoot, you are! Actually, not combat boots. :D We were part of a clown troop once upon a time and we did a skit that portrayed us as an army. THE army of God, actually. We came marching i...

I was "The Conductor" and wore a blue train conductor's outfit. Had 17 pockets and could carry my weight in balloons and stickers! Since I could not use face makeup because of whiskers & eye is...

You know me too well, friend. A primary source of angst for me is something that US politicians in this particular season are again discovering: words MEAN something! This is a season that the Chur...

Isn't it amazing when you're looking at one thing and you see a different one? One of the ever-churning discussions among worship team leaders and team members is, "to plan or not to plan". This al...

Ah, but Dave, dear Dave, "but you'd think" implies logic & reason, but we're not dealing with logical or reasoned arguements! :D We're dealing with unreasonable and emotional issues that are usu...

I usually just laugh and ask them when they're going to give up electricity, indoor plumbing, and automobiles! I then ask them about what the Greek words mean that talk about worship and praise. I ...