I have 15 minutes left of the audiobook I’ve been listening to. It has adventure, romance, mystery, action, and suspense, and it is written by a Christian author. I’m just about to figure out if the good guy survived being thrown out of the president’s plane. But the groceries needed ordered, the towels needed to… Continue reading First World Problems
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The Development of Christian Rituals: A Paper on Early Practices and Their Foundations
INTRODUCTION Prayer, baptism, and Communion are common terms, whether or not one is familiar with church. This paper will discuss the development of Christian rituals and how their foundations can be traced back to Judaism. A ritual, defined by Merrian-Webster is “an established form for a ceremony. specifically : the order of words prescribed for… Continue reading The Development of Christian Rituals: A Paper on Early Practices and Their Foundations
Fear Thou Not
My children do not understand how I feel about this day. They did not live through it. They were not here with me when I saw those towers fall 22 years ago. So, they listen respectfully when I talk about where I was and what I was doing, but they are quick to move on.… Continue reading Fear Thou Not
Early Morning Rambles
I have been awake since 2:30 AM, my thoughts busy with sermon preparations. Which one is meant for this coming Sunday? Which one is meant for the next? Was my last sermon too long? Maybe, I talk too much. We picked up a stray cat last week and named her Phoebe. She got out when… Continue reading Early Morning Rambles
Worship Service for June 25, 2023
Hello, and thanks for joining me today. I preached at a small, local church this morning and led them in song. I hope you enjoy this audio recording.
Church Service on Father’s Day
Food, Bible, and Playing with Words
Reese’s Pieces and coffee are not the best breakfast choices for a diabetic. Perhaps, since the coffee has no cream, sugar or anything else fake or sweet in it, the bitterness balances out the sugar and fake stuff in the candy. Yeah, I like that reasoning. Fits my mood this morning. Weed eaters right outside… Continue reading Food, Bible, and Playing with Words
Shannon Wells 