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Would Jesus play Kick-Ball?

January 22nd, 2009

Yah, I know this is the question that everyobody is pondering today. In the context of the current climate in the world, these are important issues. Well, actually it is. When did it ever become a rule that just because times are tough, that no one is allowed to have fun? And where did we get this idea that just because the mission of Jesus is deadly serious, that He never had fun. After all He went to wedding parties, and children flocked to Him. Jesus always went to the folks, rather than making them come to Him, literaly and figuratively. Jesus meets us where we are, and I believe that would mean playing Kick-Ball.

Last night was a blast at First Church of the Brethren of Peoria. A bunch of kids of all ages had some pizza and played some Kick-Ball. It was good to laugh and play together. I can’t wait till next month. BTW – if you have ideas for the family fun night once a month, let me know.

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Welcome

January 2nd, 2009

I should have started with this post yesterday, but I got thinking during the Rose Bowl and jumped the gun without giving a welcome at the front door. Well, better late than never.

Welcome to my blog. Nothing formal or fancy, just a bunch of random thoughts as they come to me about living this Christian life. Feel free to comment on any of the posts. Anyone (and I mean anyone) is open to join the discussion. I just ask a couple of favors from anyone that wishes to comment. Please keep it civil so we can have a fruitful discussion. Also if you have any problem with anything on the site, let me know. I’m new to much of this and probably don’t have everything adjusted correctly yet. My info is available on peoriabrethren.org

Thanks for stopping in. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Happy New Year!

January 1st, 2009

I’m sitting here watching the Big 10 lose another Rose Bowl. Oh well. Pac Ten folks are celebrating right?

I wonder why we get so wrapped up in finding our happiness in the success of OUR team. Frankly it’s a bit unfair to force that burden on a group of young athletes, asking them to succeed so we can feel good about ourselves. It’s a burden we should ask of no one. No other person on the planet should ever be expected to provide for our happiness. After all there is ONE who has already taken on the burden for our life, and He is the only one who is capable of providing the joy we seek. Jesus has already provided all that we need to live life to the full, even in the midst of our burdens.

Those who know me know that I’m not big on New Years resolutions. Anything worth doing is doing now! And now is always the time for each of us to count only on Jesus for our Joy. He is the only one who can carry that burden and the only one who should ever be asked.

Oh ya, Congratulations USC.

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