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16 Tons and What Do You Get?
2008-01-18 04:54:00 …Another day older and deeper in debt! This morning at 5:36 Angela was already awake and getting ready for work and I was still sleeping soundly. At 5:37 my daughter Rachel crawled into my bed and woke me up to wish me a happy birthday. What a great way to start off the day! The following is a list of some of the more notable folks who celebrated their birthday on January 17. 1989 Yvonne Zima (actress) 1982 Dwyane Wade (NBA Basketball star) 1971 Kid Rock (rapper, also a clown according to a fellow blogger) 1964 Michelle Obama (wife of presidential candidate Barack Obama) 1962 Jim Carrey (actor) 1959 Susanna Hoffs (singer - Bangles) 1955 Steve Earl (Singer/guitarist) 1949 Andy Kaufman (performance artist) 1948 Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) 1942 Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) (boxer) 1939 Maury Povich (talk show host) 1934 Shari Lewis (Hurwitz) (puppeteer most famous for “Lamb Chop”) 1931 James Earl Jones (actor, narrator) 1929 Popeye the Sa...
Election Prophecy
2008-01-17 22:47:00 This is a sign in Newberry, SC at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 76 and SC 219. I wonder if this is what Mike Huckabee means when he talks about interpreting the signs of the times? Hillary Clinton Mike Huckabee South Carolina primary Presidential Campaign More About: Election , Prophecy
How Do You Dispose of a Bible?
2008-01-17 02:03:00 My wife asked me an interesting question earlier today. She is a school librarian and they were going through their collection to make room for some new books when she came across some old Bible s. Even public schools have Bibles in the library, and she bought several new versions to replace the worn out ones. The question she asked me is; “How do you dispose of old Bibles?” I thought about that one for a minute and realized that I have never actually “disposed” of a Bible before. One of her assistants suggested they burn them while another said they should recycle the paper. These two suggestions make some sense I guess, after all, we burn old flags and we recycle old books. I did a little bit of searching the net to find out if the ELCA, or any other church for that matter, has set forth guidelines to retire and dispose of Bibles from the parish. Surprisingly, I found no “official” policy or guideline. I know bookshelves in churches everywhere are...
Gramma and Grandpa
2008-01-15 19:43:00 One of the things I enjoy most about the blogosphere is the number of stories people share, and the memories they bring to the surface. Lately I have been reading posts that folks have written about their grandparents and what they remember most about going to ?Gramma?s house.? Certainly, some of my best memories are ...
Time Capsule
2008-01-14 20:23:00 I am sure that most men have at least one box or drawer where they keep the timeless treasures they have collected along the way, and I am no different. I probably have several places where I stash my belongings, and even a few more that I have forgotten about. Today as I was going ... More About: Time , Nostalgia , Time Capsule
The Saturday Morning Post
2008-01-12 15:43:00 Welcome to Saturday , January 12, 2008 Hockey Night in South Carolina Ice hockey may not be the most popular sport in the United States, but it is one that many folks enjoy in places where you would least expect to find it. My passion for hockey goes back to the days of my youth in Michigan, and ... More About: Politics , Post , Morning
Pastors, Pulpits and Politics
2008-01-08 04:01:00 The following comments are in response to the many articles and publications I’ve recently read, as submitted to the media by clergy during this political season.This is not a statementgiven in response to any particular writing. One of the greatest compliments that I have received since being a seminarian was delivered while I was on internship. ... More About: Politics , Church , Pastors , Pulpit , Pulp
A Meme for our Pets
2008-01-06 02:15:00 Thanks to Carolyn (Law and Gospel) for starting a meme on her blog in memory of our dog Quincy who passed away earlier this week.. Quincy was a good dog and a very faithful companion. He will certainly be missed. So now, to honor our friend, here is my contribution to the Quincy Meme . 1 - ... More About: Friends , Pets
The Saturday Morning Post
2008-01-05 14:28:00 Welcome to Saturday , January 5, 2008 New Year Resolutions Bucking a popular trend, as a rule I do not make resolutions for the New Year. Once I make the statement that I resolve to do this or that, I only set myself up for disappointment. Like many others; however, I do look at the turning of a ... More About: Post , Morning
Synodically Approved!
2008-01-04 17:30:00 Many of the folks who read this blog are pastors of Lutheran congregations, and several more that I know of are pastors of churches in other denominations. There are also some folks who work as called lay ministers, as youth advisors, and in other positions of rostered ministry. For those who have been through a ... More About: Church , Seminary
Remembering Quincy
2008-01-03 03:47:00 I have written before about our dog Quincy and the issues he has faced as hegot older. Well, today we finally had to make the difficult decision and have Quincy put down. He has been in so much pain lately, battling spinal problems, arthritis, and severe allergies. The last few days have been very hard ... More About: Remembering
Michigan Defeats Florida in Capital One Bowl
2008-01-02 04:20:00 What a great way to end a challenging season! Beating Florida 41-35 in the Capital One Bowl has re-established legitimacy to the University of Michigan football program. They played like the team we all expected to see since day one of the season. Beating Florida was also icing on the cake considering the BCS Series ... More About: Sports
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2008-01-01 05:58:00 Almighty and Everlasting Father; as another day comes to its and the next begins, we look to a new year. Help your people learn new ways of living in peace with one another. We ask that where there is violence, war, abuse and neglect; that you will bring justice, mercy, and reconciliation. Help us to ... More About: Life , New Year , Happy , Happy New Year , Year
So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star
2007-12-31 16:36:00 Ever since Christmas morning we have been a family of Rock ers. Daughter Katie received a Guitar Hero game for our Wii and I have to tell you that it really is a blast. Just about any game we have for the Wii is a lot of fun, but Guitar Hero transforms even the biggest fuddy ... More About: Star , Roll , Rock and Roll
The Church Sings Noel
2007-12-31 00:49:00 December 30, 2007 The Church Sings Noel Matthew 2:13-23, Jeremiah 31:15-17 Processional Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem Sermon Hymn: The First Noel This time of year there is no shortage of peaceful images. Even though we celebrated Christmas Day nearly a week ago, the sights and sounds of the holiday season are still fresh in our hearts and ... More About: Sermons , The Church
The Saturday Morning Post
2007-12-29 18:46:00 I began the Saturday Morning Post as a way of ensuring that I pay attention to my blog on the weekends, and have a chance to empty my head of some useless trivia in order to make room for new useless trivia. It is a way for me to talk about my family and even ...
A Final Christmas at Home
2007-12-27 18:01:00 Monday evening, Christmas Eve began just like so many others. My friend Ron and I took our usual place as ushers for the 11:00PM candle light service, but right away I sensed something was different; something seemed out of place. It wasn?t anything that I could put my finger on right away, but it was ... More About: Church , Home , Worship , Final
Noel
2007-12-24 21:02:00 May God bless you with the gifts of peace, love and joy this Christmas. I hope you will enjoy these carols from Josh Groban; Silent Night and O Holy Night, as they appear on Youtube. Merry Christmas Silent Night Josh Groban Youtube More About: Noel
Ushering in Christmas
2007-12-24 13:48:00 Tonight, as with so many congregations, the Nativity service will be one of the most beautiful worship services of the year. The church is already decorated with poinsettias, candles, the Christmas tree and banners. In a word, it looks extraordinary. The sanctuary will be filled with people, many whom I have not seen in a ... More About: Friends , Worship , Erin
The Saturday Morning Post
2007-12-22 18:16:00 Welcome to Saturday , December 22, 2007 Cookie Factory It is the Saturday before Christmas and little Miss Rachel has our cookie factory going at full speed. Today she is supervising the sugar cookie production, and like so many of today?s supervisors, she is a ?hands on? type of leader. Under her watchful eye the rest of the ... More About: Post , Morning
O Come Let Us Adore Him
2007-12-21 17:37:00 Thank you to the several readers of this blog who have sent me electronic Christmas cards via email. I also have sent out many e-cards to those whom I have email addresses. For those people whom I do not have email addresses for, and for all others who stop by to read my postings from ... More About: Videomusic
Plenty of Room at the Inn
2007-12-20 15:20:00 Ever since Saint Luke published his gospel, inn keepers have been getting plenty of bad press. It has taken nearly 2000 years, but one hotel chain is finally fed up with all of the misrepresentation and fighting back. Travelodge of the United Kingdom is offering, for a limited time only, free overnight lodging for couples ... More About: News , Humor , Room , Plenty
Glory To God in the Highest!
2007-12-19 22:00:00 The following is the sermon I will preach tonight for our final mid-week Advent service. We have been using the lessons that serve as text for Handel?s Messiah. Following the sermon each week, the congregation is invited to listen to the appropriate portion of Messiah, and reflect on the sermon and God?s message for the ... More About: Glory
Christmas and Tradition
2007-12-17 20:31:00 Tis the season and there are still plenty of Christmas stories and memories to be shared. Pastor Eric kicked it off with a couple of great stories, and I posted one earlier as well. With only a week to go until Christmas, I look forward to reading more stories from the blogosphere. To prime the ... More About: Church , Tradition
Sing Choirs of?Angels?
2007-12-17 03:31:00 Despite half of the choir battling a nasty cold virus, our annual Christmas Cantata went very well this morning. Now that the pressure is off, I thought I would enjoy some lighter musical offerings for the Christmas season. The Lutheran Husker found a great rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas. But on a more ... More About: Angels , Sing , Videomusic
The Saturday Morning Post
2007-12-15 18:11:00 Welcome to Saturday , December 15, 2007 A Christmas Cantata Tomorrow during our morning worship my wife and I will be joining our chancel choir for the annual Christmas Cantata. This is a new tradition that was begun two years ago and has been very well accepted by the congregation. In the previous two years our choir joined ... More About: Post , Morning
Missing Jesus
2007-12-14 17:53:00 Curmudgeon Alert?pet peeve to follow. Disclaimer: Blogs are places to arrange thoughts and mull over ideas. Not everything read in one?s blog is put into practice or followed to the letter. Sometimes it is simply the author thinking aloud and inviting other?s to follow along on the journey. There is a story that most, if not ... More About: Jesus , Missing , Missi
Whose Prayer Is It?
2007-12-14 02:24:00 I regularly read several really good blogs, mostly written by people whom I?ve never met and probably never will. Many of these blogs are inspiring, insightful, or just plain entertaining. Every so often there is a question that will be raised that really makes one think. Ross asks just such a question on his blog; ... More About: Prayer
We Wonder Why
2007-12-11 16:09:00 With all of the violence of the last week or so; the shootings in Omaha and Colorado in particular, there has been a lot to process. There has been a lot of need for compassion, consoling, and comforting. Certainly tragedies such as these reach far beyond the local communities. We grieve with those who grieve, ... More About: News , Prayer
A Christmas Memory
More articles from this author:2007-12-10 04:12:00 At the onset of the Christmas season, Pastor Eric Hullstrom made the suggestion that it might be nice if bloggers could share some of their favorite memories of Christmases past. Eric got the ball rolling by sharing a couple of stories, and it sounded like a good idea to me. So tonight I share with ... More About: Church , Life , Memory , Devotions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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