Not Pack Rats, Curators
It’s not to everyone’s taste, but a substantial group of humans who are free to roam the earth like to collect stuff. Some focus their collections — stamps, coins — but others of us are not prejudiced. We collect anything that is interesting.
The AI Preacher: from the Cloud or the Spirit?
AI has infused itself into every part of our lives. Nearly everyone can feel it nipping at some aspect of their jobs. Pastors like myself are not immune. As we see uses and misuses throughout society, should AI be allowed to take over the sermon?
Getting the News in the Modern Era
There’s been a lot of news lately, as you might have noticed. You might, too, have noticed that getting actual, accurate news coverage seems all but impossible.
The Democrats Who Cried Wolf
I’ll just illustrate something I’m on about, and maybe someone will get it. Bearing in mind that my opposition to Trump and all his insanity is loud, consistent, and well-known. I saw a commercial in the summer of 2024 by Trump — and I hoped I was wrong — but that’s when I knew the presidential election was over. The commercial said, “Kamala Harris cares about ‘they/them’; Donald Trump cares about you.” That’s when it ended.
Tsunami of Tsupid
One of the things I find most appealing about the Japanese anime art form is that you often hear characters encourage others by saying “Do your best!” Or characters who have been worried recover their courage and with renewed resolve lift a fist into the air and declare, “I’ll do my best!” Some of us remember when you didn’t need to watch a cartoon from overseas to find that sentiment expressed. In fact, it wasn’t all that long ago when it was expected of each of us, all the time. No longer.
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This Week's Devotional (June 15, 2025)
Greg helps us to think about what Jesus does for us through His death and Resurrection.
Sermons and Devotionals
| We Need to Draw by Number (June 16, 2025) |
| Is Wisdom Worth Searching for? (June 9, 2025) |
| We are Never Between God's Love (June 2, 2025) |