Working out faith and life with fear and trembling…
A family of eight: two parents, six kids. The two parents work three jobs between them. They have two vehicles: One large vehicle which fits the entire family, and a smaller commuting vehicle. Both vehicles are old. The commuting vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure unrelated to regular maintenance. They don't have the money to fix … Continue reading A Problem of the Working Poor
I just wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out to one of my favorite iPad apps: Duet Display. Anyone who's had the luxury of working on a computer with a dual display (two screen) setup knows how much easier and more productive it is. If you find yourself frequently working outside the office, … Continue reading Dual Display on the Go
It seems strange that the older I get the more I’m willing to let things ride. When we're younger and have more time in life we should be more willing to work slowly and let things develop. We can afford the time. When we're older and have less time left on this earth, shouldn't we … Continue reading Topsy Turvey World
"When you offer blind animals in sacrifice, is that not evil? And when you offer those that are lame or sick, is that not evil? Present that to your governor; will he accept you or show you favor? says the Lord of hosts.” (Malachi 1:8) On the pantry cupboard in our church’s kitchen is the … Continue reading Blind and Crippled Lambs
"And give us this day our daily bread…” Matthew 6:11 What is it to be In a place of frightful dependance Peace born of desperation Closeness born of need All I have is Christ All I need is Christ But all I want is everything but And yet… Forsaken not Forgotten never And though I … Continue reading Give us this day…
The May 22nd Episode of the Rainer on Leadership podcast is titled "Six Reasons to Love the Established Church." There was a time in my ministry when I did not love the established church. Even now, it's sometimes a struggle. I was raised in the established church. My great-grandfather, Matthew Bunyan Smith, was the pastor … Continue reading To Love the Established Church
In 1983 my family returned to the U.S. from southeast Asia. In 1984 I discovered MTV. Funny that a television network (rather than the radio) should open my eyes to the world of current music. I borrowed my Dad's Walkman (bought in Hong Kong) and would come to use a good deal of my paper … Continue reading The music that takes me back
