One of my enduring memories of elementary school is not a pleasant one: struggling to tears over my inability to take the lid off my milk bottle, which for a first grader was monumental, especially if you’re the only one who couldn’t do it. EVEN Now, people are helping me Read more
Last year after searching out a new way to handle our Christmas shopping for our extended family, our son suggested a new app, called “Giftster” which allows a family like ours to get everyone’s gift wishes for Christmas and birthdays all on the same page. We can see what each Read more
In most of the western world, death is not an easy topic to talk about, let alone tackle it in a message. The great theologian Jonathon Edwards, made a point as did most Puritans, to discuss it regularly with his kids. I choose to address it, and burial as well, Read more
It happens to me at least once a week. Someone asks to connect with me on the business media site known as Linked in. The purpose behind the invitation is to build ones’ own personal and business network; a series of “Facebook” looking business connections designed to further your career Read more
This past summer, I did something I have never done; I tried out a new service known as Airbnb. While on a research trip to Yale University, I booked a room in a apartment house that was billed as a clean room, in close proximity to the Yale’s campus, and with Read more
This morning, I discovered that a dear friend from my former church suffered a mild stroke and was taken to a local hospital. At this point the full extent of his condition is not known but when I heard the news, my heart sank. Immediately I was moved to think Read more
Me: intro: The line must be drawn here and no further. That quote comes from Star Trek’s Captain Jean Luke Picard, as he realized that the aggressive behavior of the Borg required an answer from those who remained faithful to the principles of freedom in the universe. I thought of Read more
Patriotism lost Having just celebrated another Memorial Day, I got a jump start on Summer’s burgers, dogs, and watermelon. But I worry that the the deeper understanding behind the holiday has been lost. We all know that patriotic holidays are more than days off and time on the lake, but Read more
Chapters 20-21. With regard to our study in “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, what is it about real relationships that improve our chances exposing others to the Gospel or helping our friends in Christ grow? Think about it! MJC
In last week’s BTE ( Between the Ends), I posed the question, asking you to distinguish between justification, sanctification, and reconciliation…. What did you come up with? Looking forward to hearing from you! MJC
