Famine in Northern Africa
You Think You Have It Bad? There are so many crises in our nation and around the world, it’s easy to become desensitized to the crying needs of others. It may not have sunk in yet the extent to which … Continue reading →
Dave
I own a carpet cleaning business and occasionally preach and teach in churches. Based in Petaluma, CA.
The Words We Use
Did you see this smokin’ hot prayer? – the invocation at a Nascar race in Nashville, TN. “Thank you for Sunoco racing fuel…my smokin’ hot wife…Boogity, boogity, boogity, Amen.” Recommended article: Her.meneutics: Doing Authentic Ministry with My Smokin’ Hot Bride. … Continue reading →
The Jaycee Dugard Story – Where Was Her Father?
The Jaycee Dugard story is an incredible, can’t-look-away-from story. I watched the Diane Sawyer interview July 10. I wouldn’t have missed it. It’s a story of human resilience. Jaycee Dugard is a hero. She showed such grace and composure as … Continue reading →
New Music – Josh Garrels
Josh Garrels’ music is soothing and thought-provoking at the same time. His latest album, Love & War & the Sea in Between, was released June 15 and is available online – FREE. Don’t be fooled, it’s worth far more … Continue reading →
The End of the World – Tomorrow? Or in 15 Billion Years?
Petalumans were shocked a month ago as we drove towards downtown on D Street. Just before the Petaluma River bridge, a billboard warned “Judgment Day, May 21. Cry Out to God” The billboard advertised the address, www.familyradio.com, the website of … Continue reading →
Prayer: Be the Gardener of my Soul
Spirit of the living god, be the Gardener of my soul. For so long I have been waiting, silent and still – experiencing a winter of the soul. But now, in the strong name of Jesus Christ, I dare to … Continue reading →
Leaving
Have you noticed that scared and sacred are practically the same word. Switch a few letters and one turns into the other. Our journey with God is sacred – and often scary. Abraham was called to leave without knowing the … Continue reading →
Happy Mothers Day
Here are a few of my favorite quotes on Moms: A mother… fills a place so great that there isn’t an angel in heaven who wouldn’t be glad to give a bushel of diamonds to come down here and take … Continue reading →
The Persecuted Church
On Maundy Thursday, we heard testimony from Christians who are suffering for their beliefs and practices. In some cases, the persecution is not just religious, but racial and political as well. We will hear their stories and join our hearts … Continue reading →
Happy Re-Birthday
Birthday parties are great. We celebrate that we were born. I still remember my fifth birthday party. It had to be special. I felt that five was a major milestone. That’s when you start school and I couldn’t wait. For … Continue reading →