What Does It Take For You to Feel Church Hospitality?
Most pastors understand the importance of projecting church hospitality, but what has to happen for a visitor to really feel welcome?
Patrick’s 100 Movies – Part 5 of 10
Here’s the fifth set of movies in my ongoing Patrick’s 100 Movies feature in which I recommend 100 of my favorite motion pictures.
Do We Really Need an iPhone Pro?
Rumors suggest that when Apple reveals its newest line of phones in September, the top model will carry the name iPhone Pro.
Coop or Coup?
A choice between coop or coup can be confusing because the words look similar, but they're neither spelled nor pronounced the same way.
I Just Went On Vacation…But Not a Blog Vacation!
What do you do when you decide to take a nice vacation in real life? Does it have to mean you go on a blog vacation as well?
Here’s the Letter I Received When I was Newly-Baptized
When I was 13 years old and newly-baptized, the pastor of youth at the church my family attended sent me a letter of encouragement.
How Often Do You Really Check Your Credit Card Bill?
These days, with the constant threat of scammers and hackers, it's more important than ever to watch every charge on your credit card bill.
How Do You Feel About Colorizing Classic ‘I Love Lucy’ Shows?
This week, classic TV fans watched five episodes 'I Love Lucy' on the big screen in honor of comedienne Lucille Ball's birthday.
Faze or Phase?
Should it be faze or phase? The two words are pronounced the same way but they have very different meanings. So let's have a look at this pair.
Blog Post Word Count: Just How Long is Too Long?
The subject of blog post word count is one that comes up often, particularly among new bloggers seeking advice on crafting the ‘perfect post.’
I Think I’ve Become Indifferent to Church Music
The topic of church music came up recently during meetings I’ve attended concerning a new church planning to launch this year.
Can a Personality Test Really Explain Who You Are?
A team-building exercise prompted me to take a personality test to determine which of nine types I am. But can one test tell the whole story?
Man’s Outrageous Dialysis Bill Disappears After News Reports
A Montana man faced a dialysis bill that totaled more than half a million dollars until several news agencies reported his story...and the bill vanished.
Here’s How to Spot a Comma Splice
A comma splice is one of the many ways our beloved English language can trip us up if we're not careful. Comma splices are quite common.
