I love the church.  Since I was a teenager I have never waned in commitment to the church or hope for its future.
Believe me, I also know the dark side of the church.  I know its history.  I know its flaws – up close and personal.  I am one of its flaws. 

DAILY BIBLE READING
Jul 26: Is 40-43
Jul 27: Is 44-48
Jul 28: 2King 18:9-19:37; Ps 46/80/135
Jul 29: Is 49-53
Jul 30: Is 54-58
Jul 31: Is 59-63
Aug 1: Is 64-66
Aug 2: 2King 20-21

 
NOTES ON THIS WEEK’S READINGS
·         Mostly we camp this week in Isaiah – the last “half.”  Starting with chapter 40, Isaiah is dramatically different. 

“When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.” (Mark Sanders)
Psalm 30
July 25, 2010
Good Baptists Don’t Dance
Today’s sermon title, “How to Dance,” would not have been used in the church of my youth – EVER.  But it’s very appropriate for Psalm 30, one of the Bible’s dancing passages.

 
DAILY BIBLE READING
 Jul 19: 2King 18:1-8; 2Chron 29-31; Ps 48
Jul 20: Hos 1-7
Jul 21: Hos 8-14
Jul 22: Is 28-30
Jul 23: Is 31-34
Jul 24: Is 35-36
Jul 25: Is 37-39; Ps 76
Jul 26: Is 40-43

 
NOTES ON THE READINGS
·         Most of our readings this week are in Hosea and Isaiah, again addressing the “Assyrian crisis” of the latter [...]

In 2006 Linda and I had the privilege of traveling to Europe.  We brought back some small gifts to various friends and family members.  Somehow nothing seemed “right” for Pastor Bill.  So I made him a plaque about his service in the Navy.