The church in the US is built on a “come and pray” model. With the outbreak of the coronavirus and the aging of the US church population, Pastor Jim discusses the need to build a “Church in Place: Stay and Pray” model that allows church members to stay active in the local church ministry during…
Those who think the US workplace is safe from coronavirus have never sat across the cubicle from a flu stricken coworker out of PTO days. During my years of cubicle exile, my desk has been a magnet to attract loud talkers, big sneezers and “Boy am I sick, but I used all my PTO going…
Bernie’s Medicare for All plan announces “free dental” … using other people’s teeth. I want archaeological teeth from a departed saint … so that everything out of my mouth is a blessing.
Pope Francis, on the subject of preaching, said, “How many times have we seen people sleeping during a homily, or chatting among themselves, or outside smoking a cigarette?” When people laughed at the image, Francis said, “It’s true, you all know it … it’s true!” Concluding that line of reflection, Francis said, “Please be brief…
Would it be too much to ask Andrew Yang to begin my $1,000 a month … before I vote? I have high standards. They are now up to $1,000.
There’s a rumor that Apple was fined for slow, old iPhone users. Where do I get my check? I knew there was a plus to being old and slow!
The root of religious freedom burrows deep and free from Government and its control of religion Pastor Jim Rhode Island was founded by those who rejected a church model that mixed in King and Government controls. “Williams felt that the religion he practiced must be free from any influence of the Church of England and…
Border tunnel discovered at Los Algodones, with LED lighting, handrails and handicapped restrooms. Used by US seniors who seek prescription drugs and dental care in Mexico.
Exit, Stage Left! Before dashing offscreen to make an escape or run an errand, Snagglepuss announces the move in the form of a theatrical stage direction, saying “Exit, stage left!” (or “right,” as the case may be, or “up” or “down” even). “Stage left” is the left of the stage from the actor’s perspective. Snagglepuss added…
It was Christmas Cantata Sunday. The congregation felt the energy of the choir and orchestra guests visiting from a local university. The choir stood on both sides of the church and launched the worship experience with rendition that would give Handel chills. As the pastor processed in to start the service, she didn’t see a…
