Monthly Archives: December 2011

And God Let Us Say No!

Thoughts Inspired by Craig J. DesJardins Thematic Bible Reading Plan by Doug Bursch January 1 Genesis 1; Psalm 8; Psalm 104 In Genesis 1 we find the pattern of “Let there be. . .” and “there was. . . .” … Continue reading

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Resolutions for the American Church

Here are my 2012 resolutions for the American Church in no particular order of importance. This coming year you will treat your youth pastors with respect, love and dignity. You’re no longer going to interact with them like they are … Continue reading

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2012 Thematic Reading Plan by Craig J. DesJardins

I’m providing my readers with an excellent thematic reading plan put together by Craig J. DesJardins. Craig has given me permission to post this on my site. If you use this plan for your church, please make sure you credit … Continue reading

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Peace on Earth George Bailey

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth to all humankind. Especially to you George Bailey

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The Fruitcake Chronicles

(The Following is a re-post of The Fruitcake Chronicles. I first published this six installment short story in the Auburn Reporter Newspaper. Like a good fruitcake, I regift it every year. Merry Christmas!) The Fruitcake Chronicles: An Old Fashioned Christmas … Continue reading

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We Bought a Zoo Review: Cameron Crowe’s Not So Family Film

We Bought a Zoo is a film that has little to do with its title. It’s not about the zany misadventures of a family trying to run their own zoo. Instead, it’s about a father dealing with the recent tragic … Continue reading

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The Problem With Christmas Magic Kingdom Faith

The Problem with Christmas Magic by Doug Bursch I enjoy Disneyland. Disneyland is square footage within a well fortified boundary. Within the boundary is magic; outside the boundary is Southern California. Southern California is less magical. My family and I … Continue reading

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Newt and Mitt

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are the front runners. . . . Wow. . . . Is this actually happening?

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