Author Archives: shepherd

I should clarify, though I hated the movie–cheesy, dumb, preachy–I would not make a big deal over the elders wanting to promote it.  The BIG problem was the tantrum that was appeased. Just sayin’

In a world where Hollywood seems to push us in every direction except toward God, it is refreshing to see a film that is unashamed of the God and of the gospel. Last year, SF attended a children’s conference where … Continue reading →

Perhaps the best way to get things done is through the back door. T’s wife got exactly what she wanted.  The elders wrote me tonight to tell me to promote the movie. So, two million dollar questions.  Do I promote … Continue reading →

I had the conversation with T about his wife‘s calling in the elders when she didn’t like an answer I gave about promoting a pet project of hers. Last week, she decided to try again. She sent an email to … Continue reading →

For those who follow… I’ve kind of been out of posting for a while…I’ve started a number of posts and haven’t finished them.  So over the next few days, I’ll finish them and get them posted.  I think I can … Continue reading →

I arrived for prayer like I do every Monday morning at 6.  The elders, T (our associate pastor) and I pray for the body. After the prayer time, T had a question for me.  He is going to be out … Continue reading →

Our church is a couple hours from two different church camps.  Both camps are having “Family Camps” over Labor Day weekend.  Long story short.  We have a lot going on right now and opted to promote neither through the bulletin, … Continue reading →