“If Christians and churches aren’t willing to be a part of the solution, then they are part of the pollution.” — Susan Saunier Hammett, real life friend from college; at the end of last week; with her graciously expressed permission

…23 years ago today —-

Danielle Harrison is a real life friend I greatly respect, and she has graciously given me her expressed permission to quote this inspirational and powerful moment —  I will never forget being in the movie theater watching Black Panther, sitting near a young Black family, looking at their young daughter just staring at the screen.…

[Quick Review: Do you have your answers to the previous three days’ Pop Quiz questions? If not, please scoot to that blog and come back when you do.] Robin Bert graciously gave me her expressed permission to share this statement with you, and I’m grateful because more than a few of us need this —…

[Quick Review: Do you have your answer to the previous two days’ Pop Quiz questions? If not, please scoot to that blog and come back when you do.] Robin Bert graciously gave me her expressed permission to share this statement with you, and I’m grateful because more than a few of us need this —…

Visitation and Other Good Stuff with Dr. Joe Scheets Yeah, “COVID-19.” Enough said, right? So in addition to my daily devotional blog (www.joescheets.com), check these out — Tuesday Bible Study (TBS) Videos. In July and August I did online Bible Study Lessons that I called “Our God-Given Freedoms.” These were posted Tuesdays at noon on…

“Can it be that it was all so simple then?” That’s not just a line from an old song; it’s a serious question. And overwhelmingly the answer is a quiet Yes. [Quick Review: Do you have your answer to yesterday’s Pop Quiz? If not, please scoot to that blog and come back when you do.]…

Robin Bert graciously gave me her expressed permission to share this with you, and I’m grateful because more than a few of us need this — Remember a simple truth: God’s got this and You. Are. Loved.   Pop Quiz: What simple truths have you forgotten? Take some time with this, and I look forward…

“Churches that over-focus on the needs of insiders will eventually have only insiders.” — Carey Nieuwhof You and I know those kinds of churches. I’ve even pastored one or two over my 40+ years in the parish. Painful Confession: Their complaints, bickering, threats, attacks, and incipient chaos wore me down. Unrealistic expectations and unrelenting demands…

“My prayer for you this day is that God would bless you beyond your wildest imagination.” — Rev. Mark Doane, real life friend and colleague, pastor of Virden & Girard (IL) United Methodist Churches…and yes, he sings and plays lead guitar in The Rivers of Life Clergy Band (booked us yet to come to your…