Many years ago I cut the following article from an Ann Landers column. It was an article she had printed many times before, and was reprinting it again at the request of a reader. I've always found this article to be a blessing. Enjoy. The Station by Robert J. Hastings Tucked away in our subconscious … Continue reading The Station
A Biblical Model of Ministry
I came across the following thoughts on ministry by John MacArthur. There is a lot of wisdom here for American pastors who see themselves as entrepreneurial wizards building their churches to greater and greater heights, all in the name of "winning the world" for Christ. Read and heed: Consider Jesus' ministry. Do you realize … Continue reading A Biblical Model of Ministry
A Biblical Model of Ministry
I came across the following thoughts on ministry by John MacArthur. There is a lot of wisdom here for American pastors who see themselves as entrepreneurial wizards building their churches to greater and greater heights, all in the name of "winning the world" for Christ. Read and heed: Consider Jesus' ministry. Do you realize … Continue reading A Biblical Model of Ministry
The Day of Reckoning Approaches
Patrick Buchanan continues to hammer home the economic crisis we face. His latest article, "Subprime Nation" concludes: This self-indulgent generation has borrowed itself into unpayable debt. Now the folks from whom we borrowed to buy all that oil and all those cars, electronics and clothes are coming to buy the country we inherited. We are … Continue reading The Day of Reckoning Approaches
Farewell to My One-ton Brick
December/January is always a time to review our goals and objectives, compare them to our life mission, and refocus on what matters most. At the same time, it is an opportunity to look at our toolbox to see if the productivity tools we use are still the best. Well, after a careful review of my … Continue reading Farewell to My One-ton Brick
AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories
The AP has released its Top Iowa News Stories for 2007. Here’s the list: Maytag Plant Closes The Iowa Caucuses Ethanol Boom CIETC Scandal Chet Culver as Iowa’s 40th governor The continued loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan. As 2007 ends, 13 Iowans have died. A Polk County judge’s decision in August to strike … Continue reading AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories
The Station
Many years ago I cut the following article from an Ann Landers column. It was an article she had printed many times before, and was reprinting it again at the request of a reader. I've always found this article to be a blessing. Enjoy. The Station by Robert J. Hastings Tucked away in our subconscious … Continue reading The Station
AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories
The AP has released its Top Iowa News Stories for 2007. Here's the list: Maytag Plant Closes The Iowa Caucuses Ethanol Boom CIETC Scandal Chet Culver as Iowa's 40th governor The continued loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan. As 2007 ends, 13 Iowans have died. A Polk County judge's decision in August to strike … Continue reading AP 2007 Top Iowa News Stories
Logos Needs to Move to the 21st Century
OK, maybe that’s a harsh statement to make for a great company like Logos? I am a long-time Logos user (I moved from QuickVerse to Logos when Logos was in version 2.0). Moreover, I am a big fan of Logos, and believe it is an indispensable tool for a pastor to have in his toolbox. … Continue reading Logos Needs to Move to the 21st Century
Say No to a Divided Jerusalem
I join the ranks of sensible leaders who understand that we can divide and carve up the land of Israel until there is nothing left and we will never accomplish peace in the Middle East. Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understands the foolishness of the conference in Annapolis: "The Palestinians are not lifting a … Continue reading Say No to a Divided Jerusalem