Category Archives: Church
2+0+C+M+B+1+1
I’m a little slow getting my next Courant article online. In any case, have a blessed Christmas – Epiphany is just around the corner. 2+0+C+M+B+1+1 I miss the old cartoons. Perhaps you know the ones I’m thinking of – these … Continue reading
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Yes, You Can!
Today is the first Sunday of Advent – the first day of a new church year. Many people are familiar with Advent wreaths used in church services, but some of you might not have considered the possibility of using an … Continue reading
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Inactive
Below you’ll find my article for our December church newsletter (the Courant). For those of you unfamiliar with the Reformed Church, let me explain: we have 3 categories of members (1) Confessing (Active) Members, (2) Baptized Members, and (3) Inactive … Continue reading
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God NOT With Us
I haven’t written much around here lately – it seems as though the move (despite being almost 6 months behind us) still has us up in the air and running around like chickens in preparation for Sunday’s dinner. In any … Continue reading
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Baptism A Sacrament of God’s Grace
Below is a copy of the article I wrote for our October newsletter. Baptism: A Sacrament of God’s Grace Baptism is the sign and seal of God’s promises to this covenant people. In baptism God promises by grace alone: to … Continue reading
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Lifestyle or Label?
Below is a copy of the article I wrote for our monthly newsletter. Thought I’d pass it on…. Lifestyle or Label? Dallas Willard, one of the foremost authors on discipleship, opens the first chapter of his book entitled The Great … Continue reading
General Synod 2010
The Reformed Church in America’s General Synod starts next week and I’ll be, once again, posting occasional updates and reflections (timer permitting) on my blog. It’s shaping up to be a busy year for me but, of course, I’m looking … Continue reading
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Hmmm… been there…
“Sunday’s Coming” Movie Trailer from North Point Media on Vimeo.
I’m back!
No, believe it or not, I have not fallen off of the face of the earth. I am still alive. I am still upright taking in sustenance. I simply haven’t been blogging much lately. Sorry about that (for those few … Continue reading
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Confessional or not, Celebrate with me!
Early this morning, official news came from the RCA and those “in the know” that 32 of the RCA’s 46 Classes have affirmatively voted to confirm the General Synod’s 2009 decision to make the Belhar Confession the RCA’s 4th theological … Continue reading
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