really? This Week’s Reflection

Posted on 13. Jan, 2013 by in Dave's Blog, Reflections

In the weeks since the horrible events of Newtown, CT, much has been said and written about steps we as a society might take to guard against such violence.  This Reflection isn’t about any of those ideas.  Instead is is a thought shared after some time has passed and with a different emphasis.  It grows [...]

a thought from today’s word – imitation!

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word

“So I urge you to imitate me.” 1 Corinthians 4:16 Paul has no hesitation in urging the people of the church in Corinth to imitate him, his lifestyle, his devotion to Christ.  Later in the same book he explains further.  He says, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ.”  1 Corinthians 11:1.  It makes me wonder [...]

this week’s reflection – sitting by the water

Posted on 29. Apr, 2012 by in Dave's Blog, Reflections

One of the things I enjoy most in life is sitting over-looking the water. It doesn’t really matter what water I’m sitting next to: ocean, pond, lake, river, swimming pool . . . there is something about sitting next to water that is peaceful and calm and very relaxing. Please note, sitting by the water [...]

This Week’s Reflection – In the Attic

Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by in Dave's Blog, Reflections

Well, it was “Christmas Decorations” from the attic day today. The boxes that have been hidden away since last January, once again make their appearance. Since my labeling system isn’t too good, I open top after top to discover what treasure is hidden inside. As each is revealed another part of the Christmas decorations take [...]

This Week’s Reflection – Past, Present, Future

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by in Dave's Blog, Reflections

A few weeks ago Heidi and I spent a rainy afternoon exploring the Memphis Cotton Exchange Museum down on the Riverfront. The building was a beautiful and interesting space that used to serve as the busy hub for the cotton industry in much the Mid South. Part of the museum was just like it had [...]

Today’s Word – Stay Put

Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word

Through the Gospels in 30 Day  (let’s make it 50 Days) “’Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.’”  John 15:5 I read this today and I just wanted to say, “Yes, I [...]

Today’s Word – People Aren’t Interested in Jesus

Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word

Through the Gospels in 30 Days:  Day 14 Matthew 14; Luke 14; John 14 A little while back, after a frustrating morning visiting people in is neighborhood about his church, a man told me:  “Pastor, the problem today is, people just aren’t interested in Jesus anymore.” Without going into all the details of our conversation, [...]

Today’s Word – Useless Tree

Posted on 01. Dec, 2010 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word

Through the Gospels in 30 Days:  Day 13 Matthew 13; Luke 13; John 13 “Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited [...]

Today’s Word – Which?

Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word, Uncategorized

Through the Gospels in 30 Days – Day 9 Matthew 9; Luke 9, John 9 “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses”  John 9:28 That was the accusation that the religious leaders threw at the man born blind to whom Jesus had restored sight.  At first glance, it seems lie a throw [...]

Today’s Word – EGR

Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by in Dave's Blog, Today's Word

Through the Gospel in 30 Days – Day 7  (I know, we’re behind one day, but we’ll plug on).  Join me as we read through the story of Jesus before Christmas. Today:  Matthew 7; Luke 7; John 7 Luke 7:47-48 Could the reason loving unlovable people is so difficult is because we don’t recognize how [...]

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