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During the sermon this week, while the pastor was making a very good point about why praying in Jesus' name involves submitting to God's will, he made an unfortunate side-comment about marriage. It w read more..

Hey look - it's me again!  Where have I been?  All I can say is that I really am a pastor (as much as some of you may wonder) and sometimes church happens.  Hopefully my absence ha... read more..

Forty-one years ago, I was a naïve 19-year-old just beginning life's journey. I do not like to brag but I was the poster child for naïveté. I had a few ideas about life but too few to make me a contri... read more..

A woman named Vicki once knew a young person at church named Betty. Betty always seemed effervescent and happy, although Vicki knew she had faced struggles in her life. Her long-awaited marriage had q... read more..

“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.”- G.K. Chesterton... read more..

"Life is full of commitments: Even when you are born there is a string attached." read more..

"Buying your wife a matching belt and bag for Valentines Day is NOT a good idea if they fit the vacuum cleaner." read more..

Buying your wife a nice gift is not the secret to happiness, so please don't think we're endorsing the commercialism of these commercials.  Still, though, they are pretty funny - right guys? ... read more..

Unless you are having a nightmare, Samson and Delilah are not the model relationship everyone dreams of.  Still, their story provides key lessons on how men and women can find better success in t... read more..

Things that save me so much time and stress:1. Not watching TV.Oh man do I not miss cable - even when we had it for free! There was always something on, and I'd watch it whether I was actually intere read more..

Beth at Red and Honey wrote a beautiful piece yesterday on her parenting philosophy that sparked a bunch of ideas in my mind. I love Beth's writing because I feel like even though we are different pe read more..

It keeps happening to me that when I least want to take time to spend with God, pushing through and doing it is most rewarding. Suffice it to say that I had a good ol' chat with God this evening, and ... read more..

When you are lost and all alone remember that God sees you. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20120205.mp3{/audio} Download {audio}podcast/sm20120205.mp3{/audio}   ... read more..

"Every evening I turn my worries over to God.  He's going to be up all night anyway."- Mary C. Crowley  read more..

Yesterday was groundhog day.  I bet they don't really appreciate being woken up and all the handling and attention they get.  Here's on that isn't going to take any more for sure:www.cybersa... read more..

This was not the souvenir Harold was thinking of bringing back from the zoo. ... read more..

Locals loved the ambiance of the Venice Market. ... read more..

It soon became clear that Smallville's new fire chief lied about having a "type-a" personality. ... read more..

Who needs a mirror? ... read more..

Kenny couldn't get away with anything with his mom around. ... read more..

"The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, I'll never be as good as a wall."- Mitch Hedberg read more..

A sheriff walks into a saloon and shouts for everyone's attention. "Has anyone seen Brown Paper Jake?" he asks. "What's he look like?" asks one shoddy-looking cowboy. "Well", replies the Sheriff, "h... read more..

Two elderly gentlemen met up on the way to the funeral of one of their longtime buddies. The deceased was thought to have accumulated much wealth. On the way to the cemetery, one old fellow asked the... read more..

"A hypocrite is someone who complains that there is too much sex and violence on his DVD." read more..

A nearsighted minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his safety.... read more..

On the plus side, nobody can steal it! ... read more..

In case you were wondering how things are going on the Maker's Diet, it really depends. If you are a stickler, things are going medium-not-too-bad. If you are a free spirit, things are going great! Be... read more..

Happy February everyone.  I've got good news for you!  Many of you were so good in January that you've been given an extra day this month.  The rest of us are going to tag along fo... read more..