Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 21st, 2006 No Comments »
… read Bob Kauflin. ‘K, that’s not so subliminal but don’t hold it against Bob - go read him anyway.
Bob is a worship leader and pastor at CovLife in Gaithersburg, MD. Which is like saying “Michael Jordan was a basketball player in Chicago”. Both statements are understatements. Bob is having a huge influence on [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 21st, 2006 1 Comment »
7. One book that you wish had never been written:
What Love Is This? Calvinism’s Misrepresentation of God - Dave Hunt – When I heard of this book, I was interested because I had read other books by the author and had a high opinion of them. But this book troubled me from the start. It [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 18th, 2006 2 Comments »
I’m pondering this as we head into the weekend; please join me.
“… while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son … ” Romans 5:10 ESV
We were enemies (of God) …
We were reconciled to God …
We were reconciled by His Son’s death …
… enemies … reconciled …
Thank-you Jesus!
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 18th, 2006 6 Comments »
Wednesday, 8/9 – Three events comprised the first day: check-in beginning at 1500, the first session from 1900-2130, and a dessert reception from 2130-2300. Donna, Tom (my brother), and I checked in about 1600. SG is a real pro at doing this. Check-in tables were plentiful and staffed by cheerful and helpful people. Upon [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 18th, 2006 No Comments »
4. One book that made you laugh:
Pajama Time! - Sandra Boynton - On my recent trip to the East Coast my 3-year old nephew Nate sat on my lap and introduced me to this book. I’m glad he did! The following picture is of Nate, not the book.
5. One book that made you cry:
Seeing and [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 17th, 2006 2 Comments »
Many of the congregation of Wellspring Covenant Community Church enjoy living in the TriValley Area. The valleys comprising our locale are, I think, the Livermore, Amador, and San Ramon valleys. But there is another threesome of valleys that anyone anywhere can enjoy. They are the three Valley of Visions -
The original Valley of Vision is [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 17th, 2006 3 Comments »
Earlier this month Sam was tagged to list influential books. He did so and in the comments to his entry Hamster tagged me. Being blogless, I’ll take this opportunity on Sam’s blog to answer. (Yes, Hamster, your request constitutes “popular demand”).
1. One book that changed your life:
The Gospel According to Jesus - John MacArthur - [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 16th, 2006 No Comments »
Last week I attended a conference in Gaithersburg, MD, at Covenant Life Church called WorshipGod06. I am still working through what I learned there but it was a significant event for me. I may blog a summary here while Sam is out.
This photo, from last Wednesday night is of (from left to right) me, Donna, [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 16th, 2006 4 Comments »
… and that undeservedly, to fill in for Sam as he heads off for a well-deserved vacation. After I heard his itinerary, it seems to me that he may get more rest when he returns from vacation. Sam, may you, Shua, and the kids have a time of refreshment.
Sam’s kind introduction points to some interests [...]
Posted in Personal Thoughts on Aug 15th, 2006 4 Comments »
(Boy, I wish I were going here)
I will be away on vacation for the next two weeks, in New Jersey and in Maryland at my brother’s wedding. While I might be posting every once in a blue moon these two weeks, I thought it would be more fun to have someone guest blog for [...]
