Bill Gates said, “In terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There’s a lot more I could be doing on Sunday morning.” Isn’t that the truth – especially here in San Diego! Rev. Dan Flanagan wrote, “For the postmodern person, spirituality is anachronistic. (Definition: The representation of someone as existing or…
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee heard arguments Thursday morning on the Obama administration’s rule mandating free contraceptives for those employed at religious institutions. During the hearing, New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney asked the panel, “Where are the women?” The question came following an earlier argument from Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat, who argued…
Happy New Year! How many of you have made your New Year’s resolutions? How are you doing so far? Statistics tell us that barely one in three of us continue to make the traditional New Year’s resolutions. I wonder why? Almost without exception, all the usual resolutions are so grandiose; so austere; so … instantly…
Pastor Terry had planned what she thought would be an excellent children’s message for the fourth Sunday of Advent. She intended to show the children and the congregation the vital importance of paying attention to the signs of the coming Child that God gives us. Her key verse was Isaiah 7:14: “Therefore, God will give…
I’d like you to think about God’s promised action in the wilderness. The wilderness is a rocky, dry and barren space. In the same day, temperatures may vary from a blazing 100 degrees to nearly freezing at night. Food and water are scarce. Wild beasts and even bandits prowl around seeking to attack unsuspecting travelers….
A hotel in Budapest was having problems with its elevator. Because most of the guests spoke at least some English, the owner put up a sign. However, either she had a sense of humor or she wasn’t very fluent in English. The sign read, “The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that…
