Tag Archives: Prayer
Five Minute Friday — Fill
It’s Friday. It’s Friday. It’s time to carve out five minutes for some focused, yet free-flowing writing along with the crew at Five Minute Friday. We’ve changed hosts … but not intent. It still is meant to be a free … Continue reading
May These Words of My Mouth …
I walked into church a few weeks ago. Bonnie greeted me with, “Cheryl will send you the songs.” I must have had a quizzical look on my face, because she continued, “Somebody talked to you about preaching June 8, didn’t … Continue reading
Nature’s Melody
I was out in the gazebo the other morning when my youngest live-in granddaughter joined me. Here’s a synopsis of the conversation … but first, you need to know a little background and my daily routine. First, whenever I’m checking … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Mess
It’s Friday. Do you know what that means? It’s time for Five Minute Friday! Under Lisa Jo Baker’s direction (http://lisajobaker.com/2014/05/five-minute-friday-mess/), hundreds of bloggers rally around a themed word and, well, write for five minutes. No rules. No backtracks. Nothing profound. … Continue reading
Pray for Me … Again
It’s time for more pulpit prayers. I’ll be leading worship Sunday. I ask the words of my heart and mouth reflect the truth of Scripture and the Gospel. This week’s homily — based on the Scripture readings of Samuel 16:1-13, … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Churches
Over a cup of coffee the last time I was in Ohio, I asked my daughter how things were going at her church. She said, “Okay. We’re still trying to get over that 800 active mark.” Hmm, I thought. At … Continue reading
Just Another ‘Great’ Day
I have a date with a pretty young girl. No, I’m not a lecherous old man. Okay, I am old, but I’m not lecherous. The date is with my latest jewel, Addison Faith Kohlhofer … my new great-granddaughter. I haven’t … Continue reading
Another Prayer Request
Again I ask for prayers, although it is not really for myself. While our pastor returns from well needed rest and relaxation, I was invited to fill the empty pulpit. I have been planning for it, but I also had … Continue reading
A Year in Review
Anniversaries are a recognition of milestones. My wedding anniversary is Aug. 31. The anniversary of my wife’s death is Sept. 27. The anniversary of my entering the journalism field id Dec. 8 (part time) and Feb. 14 (full time). And … Continue reading
Country Christian — No. 6
Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). … Continue reading
The Light 