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2025-03-31
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- Have We Become "Christians of Convenience"?
- Standing for Syria
- A 7 Step Positive Passover Seder!
- Little Changes Make Big Change
- How Does God Bring Destruction?
- Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Roman Perspective, Part 3
- Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Perspective of the First Christians, Part 2
- Where Do We Start When Considering the Death of Jesus? Some Basic Facts
- In the News: Facebook and YouTube Fuel Egyptian Protests
- In the News: Pepperoni Pizza
- News Flash: Caltech Gets First Conference Win Since Reagan was President
- How Lent Can Make a Difference in Your Relationship with God
- Social Science Palooza II, by David Brooks
- In Honor of St. Patrick
- /series/
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling: The Best Hiding Place of All
- The Colors of the Christian Year
- The Piazza del Popolo and Its Augustan Obelisk
- Buffalo Consumption at All-Time High
- Billy Graham on Doing Things Differently and Evangelical Challenges
- Overview of the Christian Year
- Test
- Paying Attention to the Neglected Christmas Story
- Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think
- The High Calling: Emulsification, the Minister's Morgue, and Wearing the Skin of Jesus
- Leaning on the Everlasting Arms: Thoughts About Shared Songwriting
- Sent by Jesus to Continue His Mission
- Getting Older . . .
- Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
- The Mission of God in the Old Testament
- An Unexpected Easter Masterpiece
- A Saintly Struggle
- You Know Youâre in a Small Town When . . . A Ghost in the City Library Grabs the Headlines
- You Know Youâre Still in a Small Town When . . . .
- I Wonder How the Neighbors Liked That!
- Okay, Now Iâm Getting Bugged . . . [Strange Book Bedfellows, Part 3]
- The Commercialization of Lent?
- Another Lenten Special
- Merry Christmas!
- An Unusual Holiday Mixture
- Christmas Lights in Johnson City, Texas
- Letting Go and Coming Back
- God at Work: An Appendix for the Laity (Section 2)
- The Barna Update: Four âÂÂMega-Themesâ Examined (Section 2)
- Final Christmas Photos
- How Lent Can Make a Difference in Your Relationship with God
- Get The True âDownsideâ on Candidates
- God Bless John Wayne!?
- Happy New Year!
- Warren Prays, Not in Jesusâ Name, but in Jesusâ Names
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- What Does It Mean to Pray in the Name of Jesus?
- Final Photos from Florida
- Suitable for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- Why Are Protestants More Loyal to Their Toothpaste Than to Their Denomination? Section 2
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Another Helpful Sign in Florida
- Bill Maher, Jay Leno, and the State of Moral Reasoning in America, Part 1
- Growing Closer to God in Advent: Some Practical Suggestions
- Unusual Hi-Tech Retreat at Laity Lodge
- Complaining About College Football
- Seeing With New Clarity
- Praying for Barack
- Sharing Our Struggles and Successes Together
- Lone Ranger Christianity
- Only in England . . . and Texas!
- The PC(USA) and Church Property, Part 15
- The PC(USA) and Church Property, Part 14
- Vacation Fun at the Beach
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- You Know Youâre in a Small Town When . . . More from the Boerne Police Blotter
- Why Not Just Leave the PC(USA)? Part 2
- Why Not Just Leave the PC(USA)? Part 3
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Postscript: Michael Card and the PC(USA) Exegesis Exam
- Chilly Weather in Boerne, Texas
- An Unexpected Agreement on Church and Politics
- Living Christmasly, Part 11
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Laity Lodge on Worship Team Training
- A New, New Atheism?
- Advent Calendar for December 5
- Advent Calendar for December 17
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Interview of Chris Smith: Part 3
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Still More Seeds for Discerning Godâs Call to Ministry
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling.org
- Excellent Discussion on the Problem of Suffering
- The Sixth Word: âIt is finished!â (John 19:30)
- What Can We Do to Make Room for the Holy Spirit in Strategic Planning and Goal Setting: Section A
- Passionate Spirituality, Part 4
- Recommendation #1: Clarify what you value most in a church, though with an open mind and heart.
- Recommendation #3: Use the Internet
- Brazen Politics in Church on Pentecost & Motherâs Day
- Making a Case for Online Church
- Work and Prayer in Nehemiah 1
- An Introduction to Ezra
- Christian Web Conference: A Review
- Is Online Church Really Church? Introduction
- A Tribute to My Father-in-Law, Bill Swedberg
- Words to Weigh: âMending Wallâ by Robert Frost
- Walking in Darkness and Light (continued)
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- What is the Christian Life? An Introduction
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Life for a Divided Community
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Introduction to the Theology of Work Project
- God Will Wipe Away Our Tears: Implications (Section 3)
- Intimate Fellowship Encompasses Four Common Ideas of the Christian Life (Section 2)
- "Ebenezer Scrooge" - The Meaning of the Name
- Why I am an "Adventophile"
- Online Advent Calendar: December 22
- Online Advent Calendar: December 24
- Online Advent Calendar: December 12
- Big Birds in My Back Yard
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling: Real, Basic Stewardship
- Strange Stories Related to Food and Drink
- Recommended Christmas Music: Under the Wonder Sky
- Jesus, the Unexpected Son of Man (Part 2)
- Whose Church Is It?
- Goldfinches, Anyone?
- What is the Church?
- Earliest Christian Belief About Jesus: What Evidence Do We Have?
- What To Do If Someone Sins Against You: Step Three
- What Do To If Someone Sins Against You: Lavish Forgiveness
- The Long View of Love
- What To Do If Someone Sins Against You: Introduction to the Teaching of Jesus
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling: How Could God Be a Rock?
- What Language Did Jesus Speak? Why Does It Matter? An Introduction
- The LeBron Saga Continues . . . With "Quitness" Ale
- Prophecy in 1 Corinthians and in the Church Today
- Let God Speak to You Through His Word
- Feeling Stupid? Here's a Good Reminder
- Religious Liberty at Risk: Here in the United States?
- Seeking a Christian Perspective on Illegal Immigration: What is Our "Big Goal"?
- Paradise: A Vision of Peace
- Is True Friendship Dying Away?
- Examining "the Biblical Truth" That Jesus Spoke Hebrew, Part 2
- Brobdingnagian and You've Got to Be Kidding!
- Did Jesus Speak Greek?
- Noteworthy News: A Bold Experiment in Generosity
- Praying for Business: Some Practical Suggestions
- Pentecost FAQ: What is Pentecost and Why Does It Matter?
- Pentecost FAQ, Part 2: What is the Spiritual Significance of Pentecost?
- The National Day of Prayer Controversy: What Would Jesus Think? Part 2
- Why Don't We Pray for Business? Part 2
- Thin Places: Theological Reflections and Hesitations
- Final Comments on the MBA Oath
- The Church as a Thin Place: Some Implications
- Missional and Formational?
- Missional and Formational: Factors in the Formation of Jesus
- Scot McKnight on Laity Lodge
- Scot McKnight: The Blue Parakeet
- Another Way of Doing Business
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Love in the Workplace: A Tribute
- For a Little Fun . . .
- Now That's What I Call a Mascot!
- Blubonnets!
- A Thriving Church in a Great City . . . Why? Part 4
- Has the Church Lost the Younger Generation?
- Memorial Day Prayer
- The Seven Last Words of Christ for Holy Week: The Seventh Word
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Live Blogging Lent: Introduction
- Excellent Resources: Patheos and CHURCHandWORLD.com
- Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
- Live Blogging Lent: Fasting from Fast? (Section 3)
- A Coffee Loverâs Dream for Christmas
- Advent Calendar for December 21
- Advent Calendar for December 9
- Advent Devotion: The Lighting of the Fourth Candle
- Advent Calendar for December 7
- Guest Blogger: The Gospel Traditions: Melt in your mouth?
- Inspiration from the Pray the Gospels
- Laity Lodge and the People of God
- Southern California Fires: Some Striking Photos
- One Reason Why Godâs Will is Enigmatic
- The Hardest Thing About Being a Pastor
- Fascinating Links from Christianity Today
- Blogging Like Jogging, Part 1
- The Enigmatic Will of God
- Why Laity Lodge? Tying Up Some Loose Ends
- Can We Trust the Accuracy of the Oral Traditions About Jesus?
- Hidden Treasure in the British Museum
- Pastoring by Grace, Section 1
- The House of the Virgin Mary?
- Grace in the Rearview Mirror: Introduction
- Images of San Antonio, Texas
- D. James Kennedy: Tribute and a Funny Story
- More from Kensington Gardens
- The Gospels as Hellenistic Biographies
- Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels
- A Different Way to Fly
- Heavenâs Gain, Our Loss
- Flowers, Anyone?
- Living Your Dash
- Fatherless Generation
- S'Mores In Heaven
- Listening Love
- Techno World
- World Smile Day
- An Attytood of Grattytood
- Breathe
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- The Day My Life Changed
- National Relaxation Day
- Ladybug
- The Path of the Heart
- All I Seek Is Within
- Cellular Busy-ness
- Honey In The Heart
- Compassion
- Worthy Accomplishments
- Apply Within
- Broken Places
- Memorial Day
- Magdalene
- Any Road
- Birthday Ballerina
- Measure It In Miracles
- Same Message
- Worth The Squeeze
- What's The Matter Here?
- Whirling About
- The Afterlife of Billy Fingers
- Sally Up The Alley
- The Last Month of the Year
- After Ashram
- Birding In The Face of Terror-Book Review
- Carnival vs. Playground Rides
- Taking On the Pain of the World
- The Fault in Our Stars
- Love Begins With Me
- To Live Significantly
- Welcome Mat
- Would You Change?
- When I Was A Boy
- Throw Back Thursday
- Potholes and Pitfalls
- Too Many Tabs Open
- Strands Of Glitter
- God Loving vs. God Fearing
- Hot Air Balloon
- God's Instrument
- Death With Dignity
- Roaring Red
- Living With Grace, Flow and Ease-Book Review
- Following the Sun
- Hero and Villain: A Review of Maleficent
- On the Elevator
- How Will You Love?
- Life Smoothie
- What Does Your Facebook Page Say About You?
- The Now What Club
- Frozen
- Emotional Weather
- Smoking Mad
- For The Common Good
- French Kissing God: A Journey To Enlightenment Book Review
- Push or Flow?
- For Our Own Good
- Love Bubbles
- Inside Out Movie Review
- Off the Boat to Bonkerville
- In the Flow
- Pulling Weeds
- Blissful Being-KAren Swain
- Blissful Butterfly
- Monday: Blissful Thinking
- An Atty-tude of Gratitude
- Welcome To Bliss!
- Wednesday: Following Their Bliss
- If You Build It
- Got To vs. Get To
- South Jersey Roots
- A Blessing For One Who Is Exhausted
- The Soul Solution
- The Blessings Already Are
- Wisdom Man
- You're Perfect
- Before I Die
- Cookie Face
- A Path With A Heart
- Charge Of The Star Goddess
- A Higher Possibility
- Come Out To Play
- G.O.D
- Meet Me At Your Heart
- Human Spirit
- As Is
- Vibrant Heart
- Gracefully Aging Hippie
- Dancing Star
- Patchwork Quilt
- L'dor Vador
- God's Promise
- A Blessing For Your Home
- Opti-Mystic
- Martin Musical Montage
- The Flight
- Depression and Spirituality
- Skating Through Life
- Yokibics
- Sunshine Sister
- Tickle Your Fancy
- Inside Your Heart
- The Joy Is In The Journey
- Summer Solstice
- Passionate Life
- Light As A Feather
- The Outer Reflects The Inner
- Receivability
- Scarenerio
- Who Has Your Night/Day?
- Wild Thing
- Global Love Day
- Livin' In A World
- Creative Conscience: An Interview With Ilanna Sharon Mandel
- By Invitation
- Anticipation
- SpiritYOUality
- Momentum and Motivation
- The Lotus in the Mud
- Love of Learning
- I Hold Your Heart Sacred
- Investing In The Present, Leaping Into The Future
- Rosh Hashanah Revelations
- Another Turn Around The Sun
- Whirlwind Workaholic
- Visionary
- The Way
- Do It Myself
- Glorious Gratitudinosity
- The Birth of the Divine Child
- Time And A Sense of Wonder
- Divine Lunacy
- Unseen Hands
- Heart-Space
- Where You Look
- Color Outside the Lines
- Everyday Miracles
- My Parents' Daughter
- The Five Tibetans
- Knowing Where To Tap
- Equinox
- Playing For Change Day
- Labyrinth
- Spice For Living
- Spiritual-i-tease
- Paid To Play
- All of Me
- Sacred Activism
- The Authentic Search for God
- Near Death Experiences...Heaven? Hell?
- What God, Church-Going, and Casinos Share in Common...
- The Dualistic Mind - Isn't THIS What Really Needs Saving Today?
- Want to Grow in Your Faith?
- The Straight and Narrow Path...
- What's Wrong with Much of Organized Christianity Today?
- Give Thanks in All Things! All Things? You're Kidding, Right?
- Should the U.S. Attack Syria
- Living in the Rhythm of NOW...
- Giving Your Attention Too Quickly to the Next Thing...
- Change: The Two Vital Steps to Lasting Change
- "Healing the Divide" - An Interview with Author, Christian Mystic and Church Reformer, Amos Smith
- The Three Biggest Questions of Your Life
- The Voice Within
- Golden Rule: Try a Little Kindness Today, Won't You?
- The Christ Experience...What Must Die this Easter and Stay Dead
- Detours to Avoid on the Spiritual Journey: "The Easy Path" - Post Two
- Can I Trust Faith Healers I See on Television?
- Real Faith...Phony Faith - So, Which is Yours?
- Fundamentalist Christians Do Not Take the Bible Literally Either
- Communicate: 5 Ways to Enhance Communication
- Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! What Should I Do?
- Transplant Now! Today's Decisions Determine Tomorrow's Destiny
- 96% Trusting
- Interbeing
- Good News, Bad News....Who Can Say?
- Can Love Triumph Over Fear?
- Not With God's Children You Don't
- We Are Orlando
- Torrential XPoNential
- Ahhhh-lowing
- Becoming Nomad: A Music Review
- Amma
- Fáilte abhaile-Welcome Home
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? -Movie Review
- Signs and Synchronicities
- A Wrinkle In Time: Movie Review
- Two Decades Later
- Don't Let the Light Go Out
- Return Again
- Rosh Hashanah Reset
- Feeding Our Relationships
- Love Convert
- The (not so) Little Book of Surprises
- The First 100 Days
- No Woman Is An Island
- Good and Evil Side By Side
- Don't Let the Light Go Out
- My Own Declaration of Independence
- Are You A Human Sparkler?
- A Tree Hugging Hippie Celebrates Earth Day
- Turning My Face Toward the Sun
- Unwritten
- I Believe in Yesterday: Movie Review
- Love With All Your Heart
- Life is What Happens To You While You're Busy Making Other Plans
- Online Dating: A Man's Perspective
- Walking Each Other Home
- Happy Thanksgiving Vlog
- Success is an Inside Job
- The Social Media Feedback Loop
- 5 Tips for Manifesting What You Want in 2013
- Awaken Your Authentic Power
- How to Be More Confident in Your Bathing Suit
- Having it All! Love, Freedom & Success
- When the Student is Ready...
- Stop Drop and Pray
- Move Before You Meditate
- VICTORY, not SURVIVAL: Warrior Flow Combatives Part I
- Glorious Roofing!
- Life is Just a....Cake Walk?
- The World Spins Madly On
- Teach Them to Love
- Daddy's Song
- Chores, Routines, and Other Mom Mysteries
- Log-in with Gratefulness
- A Story and A Song
- The 4th-of-July Pup
- Hoppy Bunny Ears
- Bunny, Be My Friend
- Baby's First Birthday
- Start Shining!
- Video: From Single Ladies to Praise Songs
- "Here Goat-y, Goat-y, Goat-y..."
- "Daddy!?"
- Endearing Blunders
- Love: Easy-Side Up
- "Kirsten, Queen of Theatre!"
- Sammy the Hiding Cat
- How Does Your Garden Grow?
- Trading in Bad News for Good Music!
- That's One Swinging Cat!
- A Giggle for Today
- Video: Babies and Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'
- Swing Time
- Cherubic Curls
- Meet Mari from 'Babies' the Movie
- No More Pictures, Please!
- I Love Reading
- Action Planning from our Angels
- Saturday’s message from the angels
- Angels are always with you
- Messages of Gratitude from Archangel Raziel
- What is the most important requirement in helping others?
- Monday morning Message: Keeping the focus vs Changing the focus
- Monday Morning message: The Angels wish us Peace
- Midweek Message: Embracing your truths
- Mondays message: Angelic Reminders to keep in mind
- Angels message for Friday, October 16, 2015
- What will your day bring to you ?
- Thank you for this great day
- Have sunny sparkly day
- Easter symbols of New Birth Part 1
- Dear Angels, help us to attain World Peace for all
- Angels Message for May 31st
- Sunday message for June, 26, 2016
- Angels message for Monday, June 27
- Angels Message on Summer Travel
- WHAT I HAVE
- The Red Letters Campaign - Official Launch
- Radio Broadcast on Red Letters
- The African Boy in the Picture
- Responsibility and Reflection
- Follow me on Twitter
- Arrived in Russia Safely
- "As thin as a man's thumb..."
- Summer is Here
- Be a Saint This Christmas
- Church Shooting in Colorado
- Canadian Police Kill Polish Immigrant with Stun Gun
- Real Life Wave of Sorrow
- Pastor Frank and the Orphan Crisis in South Africa
- Hello Again from Swaziland
- Heading to Africa
- Books I'm Reading
- The Poorest of the Poor are Always Marginalized
- What is a Care Point?
- Thank you and Goodbye From Swaziland
- Africa Malaria Day
- Run For One
- "Blessed Are the Poor..."
- Everyone Needs a Mentor
- Bono and AIDS
