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Make a mistake already!
Reading about King David/King Saul in the Bible right now. Today’s readings had the section where Saul, three of his son’s and most of his army died in battle with the Philistines. What strikes me about David & Saul is this: both of them made mistakes, but Saul’s direct disobedience — the first time was [...]
Prayer Partner times
I’m a prayer partner at Bay Area Fellowship. It’s one of the half-dozen ministries I’m involved in. Basically, during one of the worship songs, we PP’s (yeah, I know…) go hang out in the aisle and people who want someone to pray with them go out and you pray with them. This was the 3rd [...]
The Drinking Sermon
Apparently Pastor Perry Noble spoke about alcohol today. I’ve not yet watched it, but from his Cliff Notes (see the link below) he’s pretty much coming from where I am. But, I want to update my Drinking blog entry. I don’t drink (this is not a challenge, Satan!) anymore, but after a lot more thought [...]
Epiphany
I had to watch Pastor Bil’s lastest sermon online because I woke up 5/18 sick like I was hit by a freight train. The last two months have been his best sermons ever. Imagine — a pastor talking, preaching on Vision & Leadership?!!! This is so awesome. Not to be a gushing, blushing teenager here, [...]
Hoping for Something Bad to Happen
Until recently — really recently — I kept hoping bad things would happen to me so I could get drunk. I am a binge drinker, which is a nuanced difference from being an alcoholic. Fundamentally, though, I can’t enjoy a beer with dinner. I want them all, however many are in my fridge. I responded [...]
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