tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.comments2023-12-13T20:36:12.188-05:00Can you hear the birds sing?Can you hear the birds sing?http://www.blogger.com/profile/13426825328047099300noreply@blogger.comBlogger3805125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-15845583018769353872018-05-16T07:43:23.332-04:002018-05-16T07:43:23.332-04:00I had a case in Santa Rosa several years ago and w...I had a case in Santa Rosa several years ago and was there quite a bit over about a year - it’s a fabulous part of the world. LoCoco’s on 4th street is still one of the best Italian meals I’ve had and you’ll find some wonderful Zinfandels at Yoakim Bridge Winery. The owners, David and Virginia, are great people. Have fun!Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387424708969270183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-85720758792552507442018-05-12T11:08:25.208-04:002018-05-12T11:08:25.208-04:00I love anything with an obscure Blues Brothers ref...I love anything with an obscure Blues Brothers reference. Well done!Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387424708969270183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-15060431980688187842018-04-04T14:32:04.183-04:002018-04-04T14:32:04.183-04:00On the contrary, you make a difference in my life ...On the contrary, you make a difference in my life every single day through your blog. Thank you for writing it and putting your feelings out there for us. I wish you were closer and we could all surround you so you would KNOW how much we love you and your wise words. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-20207283816833932092018-04-04T11:32:37.984-04:002018-04-04T11:32:37.984-04:00I miss my old relics too. My 68 Camaro, my albums ...I miss my old relics too. My 68 Camaro, my albums played all the way through each song, my chuck taylors, patches on my tough skin jeans, my grandpas row boat, finding my way on a paper map..... and my old pastor and friend.<br /><br />SC Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-84719878732275180122018-03-11T18:07:51.636-04:002018-03-11T18:07:51.636-04:00What amazing pictures! Looks like a wonderful trip...What amazing pictures! Looks like a wonderful trip! Alan and I were remembering today that we left for our Holy Land trip with you 5 years ago today! Best memories ever!Kelly Edmondsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551416577149056920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-92067461730003127032018-03-07T08:57:45.169-05:002018-03-07T08:57:45.169-05:00Whitney Houston did sing this BUT did you know Dol...Whitney Houston did sing this BUT did you know Dolly P. wrote it? (She sings it too BTW). And now that I receive your blog in my email, I comment so much less. But I miss your wisdom, kindness, and gentle soul every single Sunday. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-15760331663810397732018-01-27T08:07:56.204-05:002018-01-27T08:07:56.204-05:00What a wonderful God winkWhat a wonderful God winkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-81311281798837672222018-01-24T16:16:34.447-05:002018-01-24T16:16:34.447-05:00You nailed this sermon. Thanks as it’s the best o...You nailed this sermon. Thanks as it’s the best one I’ve heard since your last one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-82876704244413999692018-01-23T09:01:56.091-05:002018-01-23T09:01:56.091-05:00Along that same line, once you think you’ve achiev...Along that same line, once you think you’ve achieved humility, you just lost it. The ego is quite something and finding the level that reminds us we don’t have all the answers is important .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-70934796962195560452018-01-21T14:17:05.209-05:002018-01-21T14:17:05.209-05:00Super good reminder!!!Super good reminder!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-12177520114770180132018-01-16T09:48:05.747-05:002018-01-16T09:48:05.747-05:00Wow, sad n true——Sometimes we become our parents B...Wow, sad n true——Sometimes we become our parents But sometimes we learn from them. What determines how we carry on?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-38650185897623612392018-01-12T08:11:53.009-05:002018-01-12T08:11:53.009-05:00(Maybe I didn’t post it but wanted to say I can un...(Maybe I didn’t post it but wanted to say I can understand why this was a hard sermon for you ......what u had to say was very insightful, important n well spoken)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-58447720401053681592018-01-12T08:03:21.500-05:002018-01-12T08:03:21.500-05:00I’m with Paul..... why is something so basic... so...I’m with Paul..... why is something so basic... so hardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-38160729123977445292018-01-10T10:51:18.757-05:002018-01-10T10:51:18.757-05:00Words to live by ... every.single.minute. Thank yo...Words to live by ... every.single.minute. Thank you for sharing this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-4791416628919170392018-01-10T10:49:27.870-05:002018-01-10T10:49:27.870-05:00It seems so simple. It is easy to love the people...It seems so simple. It is easy to love the people one agrees with. The challenge is to love the ones not like you. Jesus made it so simple. Boy I make it so hard and complex.<br />I challenge myself everyday to treat people the way I would like to be treated, with love and care.QManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07668537694943948750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-35442280876038534182017-12-29T08:30:35.715-05:002017-12-29T08:30:35.715-05:00again, I have to remember... " ain't noth...again, I have to remember... " ain't nothin so bad that it couldn't be worse "Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-16719311927547286522017-12-28T21:29:47.866-05:002017-12-28T21:29:47.866-05:00Beautiful family picture! So glad you had the bes...Beautiful family picture! So glad you had the best Christmas ever! Hoping you have many more!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061858781849505514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-50460592124677569282017-12-28T15:53:07.416-05:002017-12-28T15:53:07.416-05:00Just read the other day that if you don’t have Chr...Just read the other day that if you don’t have Christmas in your heart, you will never find it under the tree. So glad to see you and your family together with joy in your hearts and a Christmas to treasure. Blessings to all of you for the new year ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-12418520958917641222017-12-28T06:32:47.963-05:002017-12-28T06:32:47.963-05:00Beautiful pic n happy thoughtsBeautiful pic n happy thoughtsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-86313622956357400842017-12-27T07:48:28.950-05:002017-12-27T07:48:28.950-05:00liked Your take on the wisemen cute way to insert...liked Your take on the wisemen cute way to insert it in your sermon LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-66403214988281589562017-12-25T08:15:25.396-05:002017-12-25T08:15:25.396-05:00it wasnt for long ( too short in fact); but, I'...it wasnt for long ( too short in fact); but, I'm glad your path crossed mine too. Happy dayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-83316154813406325472017-12-23T07:43:01.657-05:002017-12-23T07:43:01.657-05:00😍😗😍😗Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-90687595559943363852017-12-22T08:30:07.480-05:002017-12-22T08:30:07.480-05:00THAT was a delightful message- encompassed so many...THAT was a delightful message- encompassed so many of my emotions (as only u can do) Your message along with your side-stories really help us to relate - just listen to how your congregation responds Only thing missing was Your singing along with the last hymnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-28110266383355047242017-12-20T12:22:34.382-05:002017-12-20T12:22:34.382-05:00Whatever thought made you think this sermon wasn&#...Whatever thought made you think this sermon wasn't one of your best was a trick. KJ I know but God meant it for good. Thank you for your honesty because it helps us relate and understand our own natures. Gods' blessing on you and your family and PLEASE post your Christmas sermon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456670233907291804.post-28919488367164128872017-12-20T07:49:16.067-05:002017-12-20T07:49:16.067-05:00wow what a sermon!!! Xtra stories good n fitting t...wow what a sermon!!! Xtra stories good n fitting too - made the deeper thoughts fun or meaningfulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623100804478423183noreply@blogger.com