What can we really KNOW about “The Ultimate?”
Agree or disagree, and why? No one knows what The Ultimate is in and of Itself, whatever or whoever it may be. Even our perceived man-made constructions may or may not obtain at least in parts. We have no way of knowing. So, I believe, for ANYONE to suggest that they...
Letter & Video: “Spiritual Birth Coaching”
If you prefer to just listen to or watch my embellished video version of this letter, PLEASE CLICK HERE! Dear TLSers: Good morning my friends. I'm feeling rather exultant this morning because Canada once again dominated Olympic hockey with the men's and women's teams...
Ask David: How does TLS compare with other online communities?
(This is a photo of me drawing my morning cartoon.) A member asks, Q: "How familiar are you with other online communities similar to TLS (evangelical included)? Do you keep tabs on them to see what works and what doesn't work, and how not to repeat their mistakes?" A:...
Ask David: “How do I converse with others in their own ‘god box’?”
(*** This picture was taken this morning on my back deck. Because Canada! I call it "barbecool".) So one of our members, debbiedarlen, asked this question: Q: I have a question! Do you have any advice about relating to people who seem to find tremendous comfort living...
ask me anything
Good day folks! One of the things I really miss about being a pastor of a local church is the teaching part. I love teaching! My teaching style though is not monolog but dialog. I always encouraged interaction. I invite questions! So I want to invite you guys to ask...
how to tell the difference between a swine and a sweetie
In my post yesterday "do not cast your pearls before swine", I suggested that you only share your inner valuables with those who are genuinely interested and care about you and what you have to share. Do not share your truths with those who can't or won't appreciate...
do not cast your pearls before swine
You've heard the saying of Jesus, "Do not cast your pearls before swine." The basic meaning of that is don't share yourself… your truth… your life… anything of yourself that is of value to you, important to you… with those who won't appreciate it. They'll trample it...
Video: Noticing Our Responses
PLEASE DON'T SHARE! This is for TLS members ONLY! Here's a video version of my Lap Letter about how important it is to notice our responses without judgment. Under 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Prayers, Penance, and fun lessons in Protestantism Part II
On a couple of these vacation summers and weekends in between, I became well acquainted with Perfect Patty, a child of one of my family’s Polish friend’s. Perfect Patty’s mom who had been a Catholic had become “saved” and converted to being a Baptist. Perfect Patty...
