Retired & Thinking

Being properly shamed into posting… thanks Toby , this one will be a couple of quick observations about the New Wineskins Convocation. Part of the meeting involved a "NWEPC Support Network Meeting" [Presbytery]. The docket and paper work was one page. If this sort of thing happened in Cascades, Staples, Office Max, and the whole lumber industry would be hurting more than they already are. Second, as Toby stated, Prayer was central, constant and a holy experience of the presence of the Father. Third, for me the biggie, there remains a sense of trust between our congregations. In Cascades, I've heard questions being followed by long, disruptive discussion. Similar questions at the convocation were met with, can we visit about those changes later and a head nod. There was no sense of dread about what may come out of the visit. John Shuck, IMHO a wannabe theologian, has dubbed us New Winos ; so be it. I would much rather be lumped into that category than the liberal wieni...

Last night I came up with a strange in not insane reality show. Gordon Ramsey Hell's ER. It combines the US love for medical shows, Scrubs etc with the angry show host. Of course I don't think I'd want to be a patient in the show... Alan

Being a life-long SF Giant fan there has been little to excite one this season.... except!!! Peace!

Working on Colossians 2 I started to think about peoples various "opinions" about Jesus. Since I didn't have the time or skills to do "people on the street" interviews I did the next best thing--YouTube search. The one below is 10 minutes but I believe worth it. Peace, Alan

I've never been known to be the sharpest knife in the drawer, so sometimes it takes me a while to respond to what I've read, heard, saw or experience. June 21 st PCUSA congregations got a letter from the PCUSA Stated Clerk, Clifton Kirkpatrick and the General Assembly Council Executive Director, Linda Valentine. Here's my story…. A man and wife come to their pastor one Sunday after worship. They were members and regular in attendance. They gave to the church and attended various functions. But most folks knew things weren't all peaceful and joyous. The pastor felt she/he finally had the chance to see what was going on with them and perhaps be of help. Entering the office the wife was obviously the more upset. She had been crying while her husband looked very nonplussed and rather embarrassed by his wife's behavior. "I don't know what the big deal is." He said as the two of them sat down. "I just don't get it." Shocked, his wife lo...

I'm Ned Flanders, who are you? by NoHomers.net Sadly. as I went through the questions I had a feeling this world happen! [sigh!!] Alan

You Are 29 Years Old Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. What Age Do You Act?