Crystal Lake’s Methodist minister Steve Bullmer has drawn on his divorce for sermons July a year ago (links below) and last month. Yesterday, I put up the distinctions between the two words translated “divorce” in English Bibles. You may be … Continue reading
I can relate to my Pastor Steve Bullmer because he, like I, went through one of those divorces from hell. When he first came to the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake in July, 2008, he preached a series … Continue reading
I had to check and see if I had posted this message before and, guess what, I found I had. But it was on a tee shirt I saw at Disney World in 2006. got Jesus? Obviously a take off … Continue reading
Bet you have never seen anything like this before. When we down at the Old State Capitol Art Fair in Springfield last weekend, we saw this sign on the side of an apartment building across from a grade school north … Continue reading
Since is the time after Jesus Christ’s resurrection that he was appearing to 500 of his followers, it seems appropriate to post this bumper sticker: JESUS DIED FOR ME& YOU … Continue reading
This one at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake is now draped in white, symbolic of the Easter resurrection of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
I found this cross yesterday while at Burger King getting lunch with my friend Pete Castillo. It was around the neck of the counterman, a man of an age similar to my own. I hadn’t brought in my camera, so, … Continue reading
Today’s tee shirt was found at Disney World. It has an arch saying, JESUS IS MY HERO over a crucifixion scene. A Superman and Supergirl look alike without the “S’s” on their uniforms stand below, the caped man on left … Continue reading
In my Associate Minister’s sermon a couple of weeks ago, entitled, “Wrestling with the Devil,” Pastor Darneather Heath spoke of the temptation of Jesus in his 40 days in the wilderness. Read to the end of this story and you … Continue reading
“This is the fourth week that poor child has been searching,” explained Renee Schulz, author and director of last week’s sketch about Hannah’s quest for the meaning of life. “In her first attempt, during a one and one-half day fast … Continue reading
Faces of Jesus to be exact. During the Lenten season, the pastoral team at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake is preaching on the “Faces of Jesus.” Jay Hemphill sings a song on that subject below: … Continue reading
This tee shirt was worn yesterday by a McHenry Marlins swim mom at the Buffalo Grove Park District’s pool, which is attached to the Buffalo Grove High School. It says, JESUSYou can never have too much faith. I presume it … Continue reading
This tee shirt was worn yesterday by a McHenry Marlins swim mom at the Buffalo Grove Park District’s pool, which is attached to the Buffalo Grove High School. It says, JESUSYou can never have too much faith. I presume it … Continue reading
Here’s a tee shirt I found at Disney World during Thanksgiving Week. Its largest letters say, Crucified That appears above Christ’s head and arms as he is depicted on the cross. Beneath is Luke 23:24: Father, forgive them; forthey know … Continue reading
Here’s a tee shirt I found at Disney World during Thanksgiving Week. Its largest letters say, Crucified That appears above Christ’s head and arms as he is depicted on the cross. Beneath is Luke 23:24: Father, forgive them; forthey know … Continue reading
This bumper sticker was found in the parking lot where pro-life lobbyist Ralph Rivera spoke to McHenry County pro-lifers. In big letters, it says, TRY JESUS Below in smaller type is IF YOU DON’T LIKE HIM, THE DEVIL WILL ALWAYS … Continue reading
This bumper sticker was found in the parking lot where pro-life lobbyist Ralph Rivera spoke to McHenry County pro-lifers. In big letters, it says, TRY JESUS Below in smaller type is IF YOU DON’T LIKE HIM, THE DEVIL WILL ALWAYS … Continue reading
As greed makes off with the Christian religion’s celebration of Jesus’ birth, this bumper sticker from the snowy Camp Algonquin Veterans’ Stand Down during the third week of March in 2007 might be of interest. … Continue reading
As greed makes off with the Christian religion’s celebration of Jesus’ birth, this bumper sticker from the snowy Camp Algonquin Veterans’ Stand Down during the third week of March in 2007 might be of interest. … Continue reading
“When Jesus said, “Love your enemies,” I think he probably meant don’t kill them That’s the bumper sticker that I saw at the new Centegra medical office building behind the Crystal Lake Dominick’s yesterday. A car loaded with peace bumper … Continue reading
