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Disclaimer: Unedited draft from April 14, 2014. Someone asked me, How long until your church dies? Noting the mixed company, I said to the asker, "We can discuss this another time." To imply that a church WILL die seems rude to me. To look at the trajectory and say, "What can we do to see...

A wave of trash covers, a fowl stench of cruelty overwhelms. Coarse words stab, while self-absorbed eyes take jabs. The presence of one is acid to another, eating away at any chance of a pleasant time. Hopelessness looks like hope, since all else seems so dark. Hate sounds more like love...

Note: This is another unorganized entry, sorry. My personal walk with God has been tested in a major way, which I will not discuss. This particular battle is not over, and it involves many... many unknowns. I just know this, God is. God is right, able, and loving. God is providing what is...

I was trying to figure out what to do, when I found myself writing a challenge to my Facebook friends. I said, "Unless you are doing something important (like driving), try this. Close your eyes for one minute, then open. Next, close your eyes for 2 minutes and then open. Finally, close your...

I shared a prayer need for me to hold off the creeping negativity or pride towards my roommate. After someone let me write a PM just venting my need for God and then actual prayer to God, I sensed a pinch on my heart: Go to him. "Are you sure, Lord? Now? I really was hoping not to go that way."...

Verse: Luke 22:42 ... "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done." I made a random call and could not believe it, but the J actually said "sure, i'll be there." An hour later, I got to see my roomy share the gospel with J, a younger man...

Tuesday to Friday, Key Words: Injury, Basketball, Parents, Dad, HUG, Grandma, Work, Facepalmwheel, Fred, Debby, Donna, Anger, Bible, Intro, Kids, Milkshake, Talk...

I know someone who is always giving, she helps others in need every day. She is quiet while praying, but bold just the same. She is small but takes down giants in Jesus' Name. There are times, I swear I see a halo with the curls. I see God applauding her willful servant-heart. I observe the...

Response: Last night, I met up with my roomy for a bite to eat and looking for a witness opportunity. Praise God, in this case, it worked out. There is younger man who God placed on my heart earlier in the summer and only last night did I get to sit down with him. Now, normally, guys are...

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Verse: Colossians 3:23 -- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, for the Lord. --Colossians 3:23 Reflection: I was contemplating leaving. There, I said it. I was ready to cut and run to the next adventure. I knew it was wrong, as God called me to continue my current work. But, still...

I sat down and wrote a better reflection, but I lost it. Therefore, after hours of other stuff, I am trying this again. It will be sloppy and a sort of teaser... mostly for my memory. I was able to see my mentor, friends, and a family member who is chronic. It was a good experience, better than...

The past 5 days have been busy. So, let me get to it... Saturday... was spent preparing for a Halloween alternative party. Sunday morning was an amazing service. Sunday night was the main outreach event. We reached many demographics and a whole lot of people during the event. A few names that...

Note: This entry will be fast and unorganized.... Lyrics: "Help me not to judge" Reflection: The day was used for preparing for our October outreach. I did begin reading through The Papa Prayer, and find it greater than I imagined. I honestly suggest this for supplemental reading for one's...

I attend a small group that is going through The PAPA Prayer by Larry Crabb. While I have yet to read it myself, the teacher has presented it in an irresistible way. The book has helped me, and i have yet to open it. (Correction: I just opened it.) The author, a very wise theologian, presents...

Verse: Hebrews 13:2a Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers... -- Hebrews 13:2 Reflection: Yesterday, I was at work, when a neighbor walked in. She was obviously concerned. She had locked herself out and her husband could not call her, as her phone was locked in. (Question: How did...

I am here to ball, not to name-call. I will play my best, do my best, when put to the test. I will practice self-control, as well as ball control. Or, I will leave the game the way I came --ready to do my best. A poem that just flowed before talking to a group that decided it was okay to fight...

Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken (NIV). --Ecclesiastes 4:12 Reflection: Last week, a fight started during basketball. It was not too physical, but it was too much for this guy. I mean, by the power...

Verse: Psalm 34:14 "Pass from evil and do good, seek peace and run after it." Aramaic Bible in Plain English (BibleHub.com) Psalm 34:14 Reflection: I began the day in a hurry, then I posted here, and then I sought to do better than I began. After getting ready, I prayed for a lost receipt and...

Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Reflection: Last night, I left my vehicle at church. I don't live to far from it, so I just rode with my roomy back to apartment. My intention was to increase the chances of me walking the next day. Well, fast-forward. (jingling of keys) "Later." I awoke with my...