This is a response to a comment I received on It is Both Not Either Or. I am re-posting the comment here: Good points but keep in mind, whether conservative or liberal-minded churches, the call to social justice does not necessarily equate to more government programs and spending. It equates to Christian people being Christian … Continue reading Response to Comment
Prayer Request: FBC Marysville, Illinois
Please pray for First Baptist Church Marysville, Illinois. This morning a gunman interrupted the 8 AM service killing the pastor Dr. Fred Winters and wounding 2 worshipers. (More Details) Note: I am not affiliated with FBC Marysville. Comments are welcome. For those wishing to leave comments for the the church please visit their website. Comments … Continue reading Prayer Request: FBC Marysville, Illinois
My World Tuesday: Elmcrest Baptist Church
For the past several weeks I have been featuring Abilene, Texas in My World Tuesday. Abilene is where I spent my college days at Hardin-Simmons University. An important part of my life during that period was my church Elmcrest Baptist Church. Took these photos from the street side of the building. I guess it is … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Elmcrest Baptist Church
Thoughts on Church
Recently, I have been reconsidering church and what church is or should be.I have read several things that indicate many today see the church as irrelevant to their lives. One quote that really struck me was that many were not opposed to Christianity but just the organized church. The message of the Gospel is timeless … Continue reading Thoughts on Church
Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
Took these pictures on my last trip to Texas. All of the pictures were taken in Hamilton located in central Texas. The collage depicts scenes and historical figures from Hamilton County Texas. The collage is located on the remaining wall of Williams Hardware. The hardware store collapsed in December 1976 shortly after Mr. Williams closed … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
Banned from Church
Last week ABC News had a report about Adam Race, an autistic boy, who was banned from attending Church of St. Joseph in Bertha, Minnesota. Apparently Adam had become so disruptive that the church considered his attendance a threat to others. Rev. Daniel Walz claims that accommodations were made or at least offered to the … Continue reading Banned from Church
Some Thoughts On Christian Music
My motivation for writing this comes from something that happened at work this week and comments made on a couple of my posts this week. (See: KJV Only, Rock Music and Other Rants and What I Believe). I want to begin with that I love music. My dad was a DJ and minister of music. … Continue reading Some Thoughts On Christian Music
The Dee Zone 