I just read this article about an absolutely intolerable and deplorable situation. It seems that some troops in Iraq lack one of the most basic needs: water. The contractors charged with supplying troops with water are failing to deliver clean water to some troops. Apparently, many do not have access to clean water for drinking … Continue reading Some US Troops Lack Water
Putting Faith Into Action
Ok, this is for readers in the Austin, Texas area. Monday a 4-alarm fire struck a complex in the low-income neighborhood of St. John. it took over 100 firefighters, 1/3 of Austin’s force, to fight the fire. many people, including a 8th month pregnant women & some kids, were forced to jump down two floors … Continue reading Putting Faith Into Action
Coffee Wars
Well the coffee wars have officially begun. First Starbucks took over the world of trendy coffees. Starbucks got us hooked on ventia mocha lattes and the like. No longer would a $1 cup of black coffee do. All the cool people had to drink lattes and cappuccinos at $4 a pop. Last year Dunkin Donuts' … Continue reading Coffee Wars
What Makes a Good Pastor?
Our church is in a period of transition. As a part of the process we were asked to complete a survey. Most of the survey focused on the type of pastor desired for the church. While pondering my responses I began thinking about the survey, vision for our church, and qualities I want in a … Continue reading What Makes a Good Pastor?
Flashback: 1980’s
Thought I would share David Crowder's amusing tribute to the 1980's.
On Wild Flowers
The other day I was driving to work and noticed patches of beautiful pink wild flowers. One of the things I miss most about Texas is the spring time. That is when the wild flowers are in bloom. The mixture of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes with the green grass is just absolutely beautiful. Our first several … Continue reading On Wild Flowers
Allergies Aren’t Funny
Last night one of the story lines on 30 Rock revolved around allergies. ***Spoiler Alert*** A couple of the characters suffered from food allergies. The reactions of the other cast members exhibited extreme insensitive and ignorance about the seriousness of food allergies. First there was Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) declaring that allergies were not real … Continue reading Allergies Aren’t Funny