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
Church Clap
Take time to really listen to lyrics. Church Clap by KB featuring Lecrae Chorus: Gimme that God Almighty That good ol' Bible That old school doctrine Gimme that truth for the body Ain't nothing new about it But it's still full of power Now church clap, let me hear the church clap (church clap) [x4] … Continue reading Church Clap
Church Sign
Saw the following on a church sign: A KJV-Only Church Singing Old-Fashioned Hymns. Every time I drive by that church I cringe when I see it. That sign really bugs me. Just reading the sign causes questions and doubt to swirl through my head. What if I bring the wrong version of the Bible or … Continue reading Church Sign
Year 3: July 2009 – June 2010
Highlights from the 3rd year of the The Dee Zone v 3.1. 05 July 2009: 3 Things In Bible Study recently we discussed what does it really mean to be a Christian. Some have tried to turn being a Christian into a bunch of do’s and don’ts. So, being a Christian becomes just a bunch … Continue reading Year 3: July 2009 – June 2010
Year 2: July 2008-June 2009
This month begins the 5th year of the current version of The Dee Zone. 16 July 2008: Just Move Over Today as I was on my way to work I observed one of my pet peeves. (Yes, I know you are probably wondering which one since I have so many.) Well, today’s rant is about … Continue reading Year 2: July 2008-June 2009
Top 10: Top Posts for the 2009
Criteria Used: All post had to be written in the 2009 calendar year. #10: Providence - Jimmy at Keeping it Simple wrote a post recently inspired by the actions of Chesley B. Sullenberger, pilot of U.S. Airways Flight 1549. Sullenberger was able to safely land in the Hudson River. Surprisingly, everyone on the flight survived. … Continue reading Top 10: Top Posts for the 2009
Open Letter to Fellow Believers
As I write this my heart is heavy and saddened by a recent incident. In this incident otherwise rational and reasonable adults became trapped in a web of gossip, rumors, assumptions and incomplete information. As believers we are to be open to the Lord’s leadership. This means at times we are to put aside our … Continue reading Open Letter to Fellow Believers