• Thanksgiving

    I CHRONICLES 16:33-35 Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, ?Save us, God our Savior; gather us and del…

  • Can It Get Better Than Pixar?

    I don’t post all of the “It Gets Better” videos, but when one strikes me I think it is worth passing along. This one, from Pixar, is definitely worth watching, sharing and thinking about. THOUGHTS?

  • The Tale of Two Fuels

    It is the tale of two fuels: one for the body and one for the home. It is the best of times for The Community Food Pantry that feeds 600 families each month from the Towns of Bolton and Manchester. The consistent support of money, food and paper p…

  • What Changed?

    A few folks have observed a change in the content — if not tone — of the blog lately. I have been asked, “it seems like you are becoming an advocate for gay issues… when did that happen?” I am not sure that it is accurate to say that it is a c…

  • Essential vs. Non-Essential

    Often on this blog, the question of “what is an essential doctrine vs. what is a non-essential doctrine?” comes up. Specifically, should your theological position on homosexuality be considered an essential doctrine (to which all Christians must a…

  • Bullying, Suicide, Religion & DADT

    This anti-bullying video articulates the relationship between bullying, suicide, religion and “don’t ask, don’t tell” better than anything else I have seen. Check it out and let me know your thoughts: Side note: Cindy McCain, wife of John McCain, …

  • Is Homeschooling a Good Idea?

    I have no idea… lol. Over the years, I have known many who homeschool and who have been homeschooled. In general, all I can say in terms of whether it is a good idea or not is that it totally depends on the situation — I have seen it work brill…

  • Of Church & State, Mission & Money

    I currently serve as the Board President of the largest social service agency in Eastern Connecticut. What makes this particular agency unique is that it is actually a shared ministry of over 30 local churches that have come together to leverage r…