TDZ Retrospective: That Room

Originally posted June 7, 2010 We moved into a new house at the first of May. I quickly had most of the house unpacked except one room. The room is supposed to be a guest room/office but became the dumping place for all boxes. I felt defeated every time I walked in the room and … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: That Room

TDZ Retrospective: Worship Is Not a Spectator Event

Originally posted June 10, 2009 It seems that sometimes in church we get in a routine where we come in sit down and wait for those on the stage to sing, teach, pray etc, while we sit in our comfy little pew and observe.  This really frustrates me because I think we have a misunderstanding … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Worship Is Not a Spectator Event

TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs

Originally posted May 24, 2009. On a recent shopping trip I got stuck in an unusually long line. While waiting I begin comparing a display of knock-off "Crocs" type shoes with my Crocs. As I was comparing the shoes I realized that there were some spiritual lessons that could be gleaned from the experience. First, things … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs

TDZ Retrospective: Funny Preacher Stories

Originally Posted July 6, 2007 My granddad was a preacher. Actually he was my great-granddad. Granddad had a great sense of humor. Mealtimes were quite enjoyable especially when Granddad started telling stories. He had quite a collection of funny preacher stories. Usually his stories involved rookie preachers. By this time he had been a preacher … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Funny Preacher Stories

God Guide Us

Originally posted August 27, 2009 this still applies today. With the recent SCOTUS ruling I've seen a lot of Christians posting things that our country is doomed. Personally I believe, our country has been in need of serious prayer for decades. One Supreme Court ruling will not cause the destruction of our society. There is … Continue reading God Guide Us

Freedom

As Americans, July 4th is a time to celebrate freedom. We are blessed in this country to experience more freedoms than others may. We have the freedom to select where we live, work, type of career we wish to pursue, and the list goes on. However true freedom doesn't com from the government, citizenship or … Continue reading Freedom

Time Out

Media and social media have been flooded with voices screaming conflicting and often hateful things lately, especially Facebook. A word of advice to all: