THE FIRST RULE OF HOLES by Ray Pritchard A friend was talking with his son about the importance of sound financial principles. But what do you do when you are already in debt? The answer is not hard to find: Get out of debt as quickly as possible. My friend shared a pithy aphorism that he called the First Rule of Holes, whi…
Sermon Series: Ponder This - 20045:41 AM Meanwhile Hurrican Jeanne closes in on Florida. This will be the fourth hurricane to hit the state in the last week. I don’t know if that’s a record or not, but people here will be glad when hurricane season finally comes to an end. Not much action at the moment on the west side of the state, but that will quickly c…
3:07 PM Just received this nice note of encouragement from a friend: “Just remember, when the devil comes around, God’s angels show up too!” 2:58 PM Happy birthday, Nick! He celebrates his 20th birthday today. 2:54 PM I spoke twice this morning to a very attentive group. After the second service, I signed a few books, t…
5:05 PM First Watch was a huge success this morning. Almost 150 men filled the Dining Room and the Parlor. It’s awesome for men to gather early in the morning to fellowship. Mari Burda told me she cooked 450 eggs—and still ran out. These men love to eat! There is still room for other men to join us. We will start serv…
10:17 AM Both the Wednesday Journal and the Oak Leaves carried articles about this Sunday’s worship service and the “silent protest” planned by the Oak Park Lesbian and Gay Association. The Wednesday Journal is not online, but you can read the Oak Leaves story here. 10:16 AM Check out this week’s Christian Carnival, a c…
1:11 PM Today’s entry in the Crosswalk weblog is called Abortion and the Catholic Vote in November. 8:14 AM First Watch for men begins in 2 days. Our theme for the first 11 weeks will be The Battles Men Face. Here are the topics we will cover: Week 1: Men, We Are at War! Week 2: The Battle for Manhood Week 3: The Battle for…
6:16 PM Here are two new entries in the Crosswalk weblog: Fortune Cookies, Moon Pies, and Da Bears Telling the Truth About Yourself 8:29 AM Yesterday after the third service, Marlene and I ate lunch at the Lotus Restaurant in Elmwood Park. At the end of the meal, we got fortune cookies. Mine read: “This time is right to m…
SO THAT by Ray Pritchard Recently I picked up a useful insight from some friends who were eating supper with us. Somehow the conversation turned to prayer, and a man shared an insight that was new to me. “When I pray,”
Sermon Series: Ponder This - 200410:22 PM How ’bout those Bears? 10:21 PM First Watch for men begins in 4 days. We expect over 100 men to attend. …
7:07 PM Today’s entry in the Crosswalk weblog is called “We Are Fervently Praying For You”. 7:04 PM First Watch for men begins in 5 days. Mari Burda will be preparing breakfast for the men. 7:01 PM Saturday shout-out to Joe Ellis in Hamilton, NJ, Lauren and Denise Meyer, Jim Cumbee, John Selph, and special thanks to But…