Yesterday in his sermon, my pastor, David Evans, quoted from Robert Frost’s poem, “Mending Wall.” I had not thought about this poem in many years, but was glad David mentioned it. It surely contains words to weigh. “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under…

Hope and Praise READ Psalm 71:1-24  But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 Psalm 71 is a prayer for deliverance offered by an unnamed poet who has repeatedly experienced God’s help throughout his long life. Now he needs the Lord to protect and save…

Part 7 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series If you’ve been following along in this series dealing with online church, you know that I see many ways the Internet can extend and enrich the experience of church. I affirm churches that are seeking to reach…

Part 6 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In my last post I suggested that the Christian sacraments of baptism and communion have essential corporate aspects, and even physical aspects, that cannot be adequately experienced online. When the sacraments are included in a virtual church…

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