Parlor Games from Generation “Z”
story telling and confirmation bais
A wedding story – commitment to promise
I wasn't a guest anymore. My purpose was to document the story rather than being in the story.
do we dare to enter the Promised Land?
If you're someone who has lost enthusiasm for church, or who subscribes to the false narrative that Presbyterians don't have any enthusiasm for Jesus, or who isn't exposed to great preaching very often, then you owe it to yourself - and your faith - to check out this message (it starts around time stamp 10:00 on the link).
Bible Lands in 12 photos – the short version of a long story
how would I select twelve images that collectively capture the flavor of our Holy Lands traveling experience?
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Four Photo Friday (the dog, the children, and the remodel)
Note: If you are one of the recent influx of new readers, then welcome, I’m glad you’re here. You may not be familiar with my occasional “Five photo Friday.” Content like today is generally intended as a break from a series of more serious meditations, or simply because I have a few pictures I think…
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love, Legos, stories, and imagination at “Camp Grandparent”
The challenge is to provide constant opportunity for them to remain engaged and learning, while having fun at the same time.
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how historic homes are a lot like the Bible
So many of our experiences - with history, with travel, with Bible study... with life - one-dimensional and flat There is so much to learn and so much life to discover!
The Day I Helped a Baptist Preacher Recover His (lost) Dunking Mojo
Sunday evening, after an amazing day of worship and celebration (see “Confirmation: day one of a new adventure with Jesus!“), we returned to church for the youth spaghetti dinner and talent show mission fundraiser. I had been asked to do a storytelling piece, so I shared one from growing up in the U.K. Several people…
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life is a story we must live prayerfully, and intentionally
New book on the horizon! I’m very excited! I have just now finished one more complete review/edit/overhaul of my new book, and I’ve ordered a proof copy. If all looks well, then you can look (I hope you look!) for an announcement – along with details – in this space sometime next week! Wrapping up the…
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“Watching the Hogs” – a true story
Today’s post is a slight departure from the typical devotional tone of Life, Gratitude, Faith, & Promise. Sunday evening, after such a spiritually uplifting morning in worship, we attended the WFPC Youth “Talent Show and Spaghetti Dinner.” It was fun to eat with a couple hundred of our good friends, and fun to see the…
