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Thanks Coach
I called him “Coach” although that wasn’t his name. I’m really not sure why I called him that because he wasn’t a coach. He was an English teacher – my English teacher. I have to admit he was a little odd at times, but he taught me something that has stayed with me my whole…
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Where Was God?
I know where I was when the terrorists attacked. If you’re old enough, you probably know where you were. Where was God? I’ll tell you where He was.
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Don’t Cut My Throat
I know it doesn’t sound very pastoral, but I have to admit I really don’t like seeing this guy. Every time I get anywhere close to him, he takes my money. It’s gotten to where my blood pressure goes up when I see him coming. I saw him a few days ago and he had…
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My Ministry Plumb Lines
A carpenter or mason might use a plumb bob attached to the end of a string to form a plumb line. The bob pulls the string into a straight and vertical line. Whatever is built along that line is completely vertical and said to be “true.” Over the past 30 years of ministry, I have…
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The Savior Died
The first line is not original. It is often heard from the pulpits of African American congregations. It is that line, however, that inspired the poem: They hung Him high and stretched Him wide His Father turned away and His mother cried His enemies mocked Him and His friend stood beside The crowd cheered…
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6 Great Ways to Use Your Cell Phone in Church
You can use your cell phone in ways that will help you and your church grow!
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Gunshots and a Helicopter
It was Labor Day weekend and I was working outside in the flowerbeds. I had my earbuds in as I listened to an audio book on my cell phone. I thought I heard something so I took out the earbuds and realized that I was hearing gunshots. Soon a helicopter flew over my neighborhood. Over…
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3 Suggestions to Help Teachers Start the New Year
In our local school district, the first day of school is this Monday. The first day of school is always hectic. Frightened, confused students and parents all show up at once and everyone has more questions than answers. It would be easy for teachers to get overwhelmed on that first day. You meet so many…
John W. Crowder 