Monthly Archives: February 2009
More Ash Wednesday and Lenten Powerpoint Slides
Click on the pics below to go to my flickr account to view and/or download larger versions of each. Technorati Tags: Lent,Ash Wednesday,powerpoint,slides,backgrounds
Two Simple Powerpoint Backgrounds for Advent (or Lent)
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Powerpoint Slides for Lent and Lent 1C
For some reason flickr is not working and that is making it difficult for me to post my powerpoint backgrounds this week. So, I am going to upload them directly into my blog. It I have it right, you just need to click on the thumbnail to see the full 800×600 px slide. As I [...]
Today in History – February 20th
On this day in 1743, David Brainerd, missionary to Native Americans wrote in his journal: “Selfish religion loves Christ for his benefits, but not for himself.” The poet Elizabeth Rowe died on this date in 1737. Rowe became a poet when it was considered unusual and even inappropriate for women to do so in her [...]
This Is Very Cool
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Being Nice, Love, and Living as a Follower of Jesus
On the blog inward/outward, the Rev. Alan Jones has a very good post entitled “Being Nice, and Other Barriers to Love.” I highly recommend you take some time to read the post in its entirety, though below you will find some of its beginning paragraphs. One of the most damaging things about the popular view [...]
Elizabeth Clephane – One Thing to Know about Today in History
Elizabeth Clephane, an orphaned Scottish poet, died on this day in 1869 at the age of 39. She gave the Church two beautiful hymns: "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" and "The Ninety and Nine," (both of which were published only after her death). “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain [...]
Michelangelo – One Thing to Know about Today in History
On this date in 1564, the artist Michelangelo died in Rome. Below is a picture of his Pieta, one of the most beautiful sculptures in the world, in my opinion. To see a larger version of this on my flicker page (and I encourage you to do so), click on the picture. Technorati Tags: [...]
Today in History – February 17th
Image via Wikipedia Today I could find nothing serious or very religious to write about, so I thought I would share three little known and light-hearted facts about today. On this day in 1861, an improved version of he flush toilet (with a separate water tank and a pull chain) was patented by Thomas Crapper [...]
Pastors and Blogging
In the past, some have wondered why I, as a pastor, blog. This post is an attempt to answer that question. The reasons are many, but allow me to list a few.
