Church Blog (Page 26)

Aquitted?

Dear friends, Acquitted?  I think you probably know what it means from a definition standpoint: To relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty To release or discharge (a person) from an obligation. To settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.). To free or clear (oneself) But what about “acquit” from…

What do you look like?

Dear friends, So, what does a “real” Jesus’ follower look like? How can you know if someone is the “real” deal? ☺ Can you spot a real believer by knowing their political affiliation? ☺ Can you identify a child of God based on how they vote on political and social issues? ☺ If they have…

Science and Sermons!

Dear friends, I started teaching science and coaching basketball in 1966 on the east side of San Jose.  Perhaps you know the steps in the scientific method or maybe you have forgotten them?  If you look up the steps up in Google, you will basically find: Make an observation Ask a question Form a hypothesis…

An Uphill Battle

Quilotoa is one of many volcanic wonders in Ecuador. It is a 2-mile-wide lake filling a dormant volcano that collapsed many years ago. In 2018 Valorie and I were able to visit our daughter Elena during her semester in Quito. We chose Quilotoa as a scenic and “easy” hike because the next day we planned…

What’s in the box?

Dear loved ones, With online shopping getting more and more popular, it’s very common these days to see mail carriers coming to the door with multiple packages. As the doorbell rings, we are filled with two questions. First, “Is it for ME?” and, if so, second, “What IS it?” Unless you have zero impulse control and simply rip the package…

Impeachment

Happy Thanksgiving, Our news headlines have been dominated it seems with “impeachment.” Most of us are familiar with the normal definition, “The presentation of formal charges against a public official by the lower house, trial to be before the upper house.” Did you notice the last two words in the last sentence?  We will all…