This morning while munching on Reese's Pieces, I researched the history of men’s underwear, ending on a funny and informative video from PBS. Before that, I researched the gates to the old city of Jerusalem. These two entanglements with Google have nothing in common except for me, that is. I’m writing a new book and… Continue reading A Post while Procrastinating
Tag: Encouragement
Martin Luther: A Human Hero
Introduction Martin Luther was not the first reformer with radical ideas that astounded the Catholic Church. However, he was a man with human characteristics, making for a hero of the faith with which we can identify. On the one hand, he was educated and studious; on the other, he was rather uncouth and rude. “Perhaps… Continue reading Martin Luther: A Human Hero
First World Problems
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
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
Tuesday Morning Writings and Such
There’s a dog barking in the yard next door and one barking on tv. Between them, I might get a headache. I have been reading for an hour and a half for a class I’m taking. But an hour and a half of knowledge is way too much for right now. So, I’m taking a… Continue reading Tuesday Morning Writings and Such
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
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.
Shannon Wells 