Quick Notes

In some ways it feels like the passing of an era. I’ve been at St. Mark’s three years. Long enough to know some of the history. Not long enough to know the secrets. But one of the things that smaller churches typically have are “names”. I don’t mean that to put . . . → Read More: Quick Notes

Let’s try and tie some things together…

I had this old game – Fortress America. Think Red Dawn but a lot geekier and without wolverines. Everybody (but Canada, which had declared itself Switzerland) was attacking the United States. The United States defended its turf and expelled the invaders. Think about that for a second. What kind of fears are displayed in a scenario . . . → Read More: Let’s try and tie some things together…

Sin, death and the power of the Devil – post 2

First post in series.

Ask yourself what is the summary or shorthand for the gospel. Go ahead, think for a second, what is the gospel……
My guess is that most would answer something like: the forgiveness of sins.

That is good news. It is gospel. But is it the full gospel or even a good summary?

If . . . → Read More: Sin, death and the power of the Devil – post 2

When the simple things fall through the cracks…

Full Article

Picture from the article…

In Wayne County, Mich., which includes Detroit, state budget cuts have allowed the medical examiner’s office to bury only half the number of bodies that need to be buried each year, according to Albert Samuels, chief investigator for the office. Mr. Samuels said he has about 185 bodies in storage.

Once Mr. Samuels . . . → Read More: When the simple things fall through the cracks…

The Zombies of the Age

This will be one of those quirky posts. If you don’t like horror movies or TV just skip it.

I’ve had a whole bunch of fun watching AMC’s The Walking Dead. Let’s just say of all the things that go bump in the night -zombies are the most fun. Vampires – snooze. This . . . → Read More: The Zombies of the Age

A Virtual Life

Took the kids (7,4) to the local summer youth presentation of Beauty and the Beast tonight. The kids performing did a great job. And I suppose it shouldn’t shock me, but it still does. How many people choose to live their life, to live the great moments of that life, behind a screen . . . → Read More: A Virtual Life