Thoughts on worship, ministry, and life from a Baptist Minister of Music. Thursday, October 01, 2015. We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us. I was in my second or third year serving. I wanted- no, I needed.

Many of the articles, social media updates, and blogs posted in the wake of another horrifying mass shooting will predictably be arguing from a full pendulum swing position. By that, I mean most opinion pieces work from a presupposition of either all-in support for gun control legislation or all-in denial that guns are a problem. It is rare to find a helpful opinion where the pendulum is in the middle.

Especially if you were unable to attend his funeral in Pasadena and would like to attend or send tributes, I urge you to make plans, now. I helped to edit for Glen,.

Friday, November 9, 2007. DANCE in Andalusia, not Words. Several people from my Andalusia course have requested that I display videos of the dances of Andalusia on my page. So, rather than writing about history, ideology, or even the sacred, I offer you some links to the dances of Andalusia. Friday, November 2, 2007.

Faith, humor, sarcasm, and commentary on a myriad of subjects so that you have to pay really close attention to tell which is which. Apparently one of many blogs with this name but the only one with MY name too. Monday, November 5, 2012. No matter who wins, God is still in control.

We are surrounded by grace as much as air. Breathe them both deeply, in and out. Friday, August 14, 2015. August 14, 1982 First Presbyterian Church, Marianna, FL. Math that cannot be diminished. Is rooted in abundance;. Givers are the only ones who grow. My lover is magnet to my steel,. Not because she is a specific shape or size,. But because we are attuned. To one another on spiritual,. Mental, and physical levels. In reflection of the divine gift.

Monday, March 9, 2015. 42 and the Meaning of Life. Many 42 players are as devoted to their game as people who play Bridge, often playing every week. During an extended stay in Texas last year I was reintroduced to the game. I could see why it is so popular. Monday, September 1, 2014. A Tale of Two Churches. Monday, August 11, 2014.

Stuck in the Middleton with You. A blog about triathlons, baking, and cats. Monster Summer Recap, Part 1. This was my first Olympic distance race and I have to admit I was quite nervous going into it. Mine was the very last wave to leave, and it was an in-water s.