It’s the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Here’s a little primer and a welcome! Check it out. More news to come. Please subscribe to this blog and to my YouTube channel for more practical wonderments about life and faith! You can find more of my wonderments, ponderings, and life commentary at http://www.faithandcoffee.com. … Continue reading “VLOG: S4EGA1 – Let Your Presby-Geek Flag Fly!”
Walk for a Fossil Free World #PPF #GA223
Hello friends! It has been a while since I’ve spent some time here with you. I return on a very special occasion. Actually, two special occasions. First, the 223rd General Assembly of the #PCUSA begins this Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri. Second, yesterday I joined a 263 mile journey from the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, … Continue reading “Walk for a Fossil Free World #PPF #GA223”
Rate of School-related Gun Deaths Explodes
The numbers are staggering when we compare the number of school-related shootings per decade. I found data on school shootings on Wikipedia. I was surprised to find 9 incidents of school-related shootings in the 1890s. I expected barely any if any. Of course, this still pales compared to the 17 incidents in the 1950s (14 … Continue reading “Rate of School-related Gun Deaths Explodes”
VLOG: S3E1 – The Power of Habit
Why do we do what we do? And how can we build the habits of faith to help us face the challenges of life? There are three basic “habits” of Christian faith that can actually rewire our brains to see the world differently—to see the world more closely as God sees it. Here are some … Continue reading “VLOG: S3E1 – The Power of Habit”
VLOG: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes
You’ve probably heard it said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Well, as we head into Christmas-tide, our tax system is getting a serious shake down. Except, the ones holding the bag are the ones who can least afford it. Check out what Christmas might have to say about the … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes”