Say Your Head Gets Hot . . .

. . . there's an app for that.We move into week two of the Proverbs-based series There's An App For That with a look at what this timeless book says about anger.And it says a lot.Both descriptive and preventative.We need this.Most of us either have a hot head or live...

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There’s An App For That Launches

Here's the promo for our new series called There's An App For That.The book of Proverbs, 21st Century style.I can't wait.It starts out with "Say You Don't Know Where To Turn . . ."Sunday, January 3, 2010.8:30. 10. 11:30.

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5, 7, and 9

Here's what's ahead for tomorrow night -- our annual Christmas Eve experience at Good Shepherd:5 p.m. -- Family Experience. Our first service will feature an over-the-top children's drama that speaks to the heart of Christmas. For the young and young at heart.7 p.m....

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A Brush With Fame

Someone in our church knows Peter Billingsley, the actor who plays Ralphie in A Christmas Story.So, unknown to me, my Good Shepherd friend sent one of our Christmas Story promo cards to his friend Peter B.Who autographed it and sent it back."Ralphie" is now 38 and...

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Nice Props

We received some kudos from Steve James, a United Methodist specialist in congregational development.And it all had to do with what we say in our bulletin.To see what he had to say, click here.You know what I find interesting? I had forgotten that our bulletin...

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The Legendary Battle Of The Leg Lamp

So here it is.The most enduring image of A Christmas Story: the leg lamp.How in the world are we going to make a sermon out of that?And how can such a sermon help family relationships this Christmas?Well, to find out how those things are possible, check it out Sunday...

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Be Sure To Drink Your Ovaltine

Here's our promo for A Christmas Story Christmas.The series began last week with a look at what it means to have people telling you, "You'll shoot your eye out!"This week we move to another key scene in the movie: the Little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring. It will show us...

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Mall Walking Together

That will be our staff today.Hopefully minus the track suits.It's our annual Christmas outing / gift extravaganza for the people who work here.Julie and I give each staffer a gift card to a local mall, and we trek there together.After a time of self-shopping, we meet...

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“You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out”

So here we go.A Christmas Story Christmas.The iconic, irreverent, enduring movie that many people watch every year as a sacred rite of the season.So we're going to explore what it is about this film that makes it such an institution in so many homes.Why do people have...

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Treasure Principle – Eyes On Eternity

So we finish The Treasure Principle on Sunday.I'm so pleased that a series that started out being about money has ended up being about God.A series that took of on generosity has landed at grace.That focus will continue in the final episode of the series -- Eyes On...

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