by | Dec 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

If you build it, will they come?The National Wood Flooring Association launched an online university to prepare people for certifications in wood flooring. Why did they do that? Apparently, not enough young people are taking up the trades. I don’t think that...

by | Dec 3, 2016 | Uncategorized

Hallelujah Chorus etiquette: Stand or sit?It’s that time of year to go to a Messiah concert, and you’ll have to make a decision about the Hallelujah chorus: stand or stay seated?First some background: The most popular story is that “King George II,...

by | Nov 28, 2016 | Uncategorized

The star of Bethlehem. Out for last year’s Christmas season, this may be worth your time to read over the coming holidays. Why would it be important for the average Christian? One way to look at it is contextualization. In the spirit of the apostle Paul’s...

by | Oct 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

Is crowdfunding like grant management?Apparently, Steve Wozniak has stopped participating in crowdfunding projects because he can’t see how the money is being spent. Among other things he said in an interview is this: “I’ve actually turned away from...

by | Sep 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pastors, shepherds of minds. Here’s a challenging statement: “…all Christians are to be theologians.” Your pastor wants to bring out the theologian in you. How does Peter Beck do it for his congregation? Dwell on this: “…my mantra has become...