I am starting “again” opening a place to share some of my experiences in life. Maybe because I accepted that I am old and I have to share the “wisdom”! But I still want to have my Porsche Carrera 911. Not old for that yet!
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- The Sketchy Stewarship PlanThe decline in offerings from members has long been a challenge for organized religious organizations. This complicated situation stems from the understanding that an offering is a voluntary gift to God, unlike the mandatory tithe. However, offerings play a crucial role in supporting the financial livelihood of the organizations that receive these contributions. According to a ...
- Exceptions RejectedWar for supremacy was a common practice in ancient Biblical times. These would determine the roles of servant and master, as well as the method for allocating resources for survival. This was a seasonal practice, as seen in 2 Samuel 11:1: “It was spring. It was the time when kings go off to war.” Before entering ...
- Just a Little Worship DetailDavid had dreamed about this many times; he had all his plans well in place—the Israelites were excited with a celebratory spirit, looking forward to this very moment. The musicians were ready, the dancers were prepared, and David was positioned at the front, guiding the parade and leading the celebratory dancing. It was the day when ...
- Built-in DevicesIt started at 6:00 in the morning. I was in pain that radiated from my lower back to the front of my abdomen. Initially, it wasn’t that bothersome, but it was enough to make me think, “That is new,” but I ignored it. I was busy getting ready for the day. By 7:30 am, I had ...
- Justice and The Extra Mile.It is not fair! “It is not fair!” is a cry usually heard from children when the outcome or circumstances do not seem favorable. As adults, that feeling still exists. However, how we communicate frustration toward unfairness becomes more refined and less confrontational as we mature. Unfair treatment always leads to conflict, regardless of age. Humans usually have a great ...
- The love of obedience, or the love for exceptions?Adapted form Matthew 22:8-14 King James Version. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, ...
- Teaching OdysseyAmong all the responsibilities in this world, being the one teaching or mentoring someone carries long-lasting consequences. Religious leader David O. McKay famously said, “No greater responsibility can rest upon a man, than to be a teacher of God’s children.” What a heavy weight on the teacher’s shoulders, after a long period of study and ...
- I have refined you…On August 9, 2024, Spencerville Church, my church, caught fire sustaining substantial damage. We are grateful that nobody got injured in this incident. The official announcement can be found here on the church’s website. We are currently meeting in a temporary location. In August 2015, I took some 360-degree panoramic images of the church’s interior. Even ...