Tagged With: worship
QTMs for 1/7/17: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO
Sunday. Specifically, the second Sunday in January. People are still trickling back from wherever they’ve been for the holidays, winter travel is making tempers short and anxiety soar. Back-to-work deadlines loom. Piled-up tasks sneer: “We don’t back off for no stinkin’ holidays!” Worship attendance is sketchy as plans to attend ride the icy north winds into … Continue reading
QTMs for 11/6/16: WHAT A PRIVILEGE . . .
I say, “More things are wrought by prayer–” And you finish with, “–than this world dreams of.” I awoke early this morning with someone on my heart and mind. That always means God is directing some of His spiritual warriors to pray for that person’s need, strength, help, provision, faith and Christian witness. I know … Continue reading
QTMs for 10/28/16: WHO HELPS THE HELPERS?
We do. ‘We’ is Shepherds’ Fold Ministries. You’ll find vital information at www.shepherdsfoldministries.org and facebook.com/shepherdsfoldministries Each year around this time we invite evangelical ministers and wives of all denominations from around Kansas to meet in Wichita for an annual DAY of RENEWAL. That event occurred yesterday. Shepherds’ Fold exists to offer year-round care and encouragement for pastors, their … Continue reading
QTMs for 6/5/16: FINISHING BEATS STARTING
I appreciate thoughts that slow me down. This is Sunday morning. Atypical for the rest of the week, but totally the same for my Sundays. With the exception that I’m not yet dressed for worship. When one sings on the praise team and customarily wears black and whatever, the black tends to welcome this or … Continue reading
QTMs for 5/4/16: NOT TO BE PERFECT – JUST FAITHFUL
“I don’t believe that.” Okay. Thus far, the United States is a free country; you’re able to decide what you believe. While I may not agree with your choice, I served the country you and I both live in to assure your right to make it. That’s one of the treasures our Founders built into … Continue reading
Sunday QTMs for 1/10/16: THE-AH-UH, THAT’S US, FOLKS!
I’m thankful for my church. Know what that means? I’m thankful for you. And you. And you, and her, and him, and them over there. From Ada Tuning, my very first Sunday School teacher, to the myriad believers from all sorts of places on the planet. From so many different disciplines and polities, rituals and … Continue reading