NIMBY is an acronym for the slogan, “Not in my backyard,” and is often the source of resistance when a project which might have a greater good, ends up being planned for the empty lot next to my house. That was my experience years ago when I was on the board of the Valley of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Preacher’s Post: The Other Side
We divide the world between “us” and “them”. That’s how we’re wired to protect us from threats. You’re either on my side or you’re against me. One of the rules in many of our families is it’s always family first, all others second. But, if that’s the only option we have to evaluate the people… Read more »
Jesus’ Evite List
From the Preacher’s Post… In the beginning there was Cronkite. And it was good. The mighty Walter was “the most trusted man in America,” and the CBS Evening News is how the nation got its daily dose of current events — faster than waiting until tomorrow morning for the paper! And then there was Ted… Read more »
Preacher’s Post: Remembering What We Already Know: Forgiveness of the gift we give ourselves.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” answered Jesus, “but seventy times seven… Murphy’s Law includes the ancillary law: “Mistakes have been made—people will be blamed.” We are a people… Read more »