The first time I walked into Sligo Church was January 2012. I was on a mission! Some of you may be expecting a missionary tale of a single young man who flew from the other side of the world to reach a soul that was far from God, if that's the case, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Mymission was not so much missional as it was... … [Read more...] about The Church I Love
KNOWN BY MY DAD
A few days ago I received an email from my father who is now retired in the Philippines. It came with a new email address and an explanation that his former email address no longer worked. He was having problems with the password and eventually … [Read more...] about KNOWN BY MY DAD
IT’S ALL IN THE DIET!
When my neighbor heard that Sligo was offering a Cooking Series, she announced that she would not be attending. Her grand-father smoked, drank and ate meat from his farm and lived to be 100 years old. There are many similar stories. But is that a good idea now? … [Read more...] about IT’S ALL IN THE DIET!
Worship Out of Wounding
It is embarrassing to fall, especially as an adult. When I was a child I fell often. I was so clumsy that my mother sent me to charm school to learn how to walk with poise and grace. Yet I always felt that all I learned during those summer months was how to fall with class and some form of dignity. Falling can leave you bruised, battered and wounded. Most times when I felI I … [Read more...] about Worship Out of Wounding
Made in America
Recently I viewed a provocative documentary, titled The American Gospel: Christ Alone, which proved to be an enlightening presentation on the state of Christianity in our country. I must say that if you have yet to view it, I wholeheartedly recommend that you do so. The focus of this film is the examination of the evolution of Christianity in America from its roots, which were … [Read more...] about Made in America