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Pray! –Preaching Tip for 31 July 2016

We live in a world filled with violence. The power of prayer to turn the hearts of humanity is not to be underestimated.  “In all things pray,” says Paul to the Philippians.  Do not forget to make prayer part of your sermon.  Do not forget that your sermon is...

Pastor’s Prayer for 31 July 2016

We ask you, Master, be our helper and defender. Rescue those of our number in distress; raise up the fallen; assist the needy; heal the sick; turn back those of your people who stray; feed the hungry; release our captives; revive the weak; encourage those who lose...
The High Mountains of Portugal

The High Mountains of Portugal

The High Mountains of Portugal A Novel by Yann Martel It was September 2001 when Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi (2001, Knopf Canada), burst upon the book scene in North America. At that time, Martel’s fantasy/adventure story of a boy and a tiger lost at...

Origins and Wellness

America is not a melting pot. It is a salad bowl. The metaphor shifted and it matters. http://bit.ly/2a6jcGn   The Psychological Benefits of Writing Regularly You don’t consider yourself a writer? There are so many reasons to cultivate the habit, even it is...

The Great American Songbook

I am so encouraged when young people have opportunities to pursue big dreams and become more of who they want to be. Many musical opportunities exist, but finding the ones that feed the soul, challenge the intellect, inspire the imagination, and develop the character,...