Preacher’s Pen Online Chat

Posted by on Sep 29, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Sorry about the late notice, but I am hosting an online chat tonight regarding encouraging one another in ministry. For those preachers who want to participate, please use the contact link above and I will be sure to email the material to log on the site.

Preacher’s Pen Online Chat

Time: 9:30pm – 11:00 pm

Use the contact link above for more information!

Thanks,

 

Chris

Got the Monday Blues?

Posted by on Sep 29, 2008 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

I found this on YouTube while watching Sesame Street videos with Caleb. I have to admit, this is my favorite all-time Sesame Street skit. I first watched it on Friday and I laughed so hard I was crying. Carrie just gave me that “you’re crazy” look, but I am used to it. I have watched it over and over. I enjoy it more now than when I was a kid.

Give it a look and give a laugh…Grover ROCKS!

 

Friday’s Five

Posted by on Sep 26, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

A new segment of the blog will be a Friday Five. After a long week of work, visits, phone calls, emails, and other miscellaneous activity, it is time to unwind. I thought bringing the week to a close with the Friday Five would be a good way to let the thoughts run wild. Take a moment and enjoy!

Today’s Friday Five is brought to you by my brother, Aaron. Aaron is traveling from his new home in North Carolina to see the family. I would say me, but he is really here to see my kids and Carrie. Ha! Anyway, you can check out Aaron’s YouTube Archive of Videos by clicking here. Aaron does instructional guitar videos online. Anyway, give it a look at check it out. Click here for Aaron’s  YouTube Videos.

 

Top Five Signs From the Kitchen/Dining Room You Might Have Kids…

5 -  …if every time your open the fridge you knock off a truckload of school papers, artwork, magnets, toys with magnets, pictures and who knows what else.

4 – …whenever there is nothing to eat, a conversation begins about what restaurant has “Kids Eat Free Night.”

3 – …if you have vacuumed the kitchen/dining room floor with a Shop-Vac after dinner!

2 – …if your family dinner involved Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Corn or Kool-Aid.

1 – …if while doing dishes you are singing the SpongeBob Squarepants theme song without knowing you are doing it.

 

Enjoy!

Gallagher

Cardboard Testimony

Posted by on Sep 26, 2008 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Every time I watch this video, tears stream down my cheeks because of the message it brings. Yes, I do not agree with instrumental music in worship to God, but I ask you to see the message of the people. Our congregations are the same; there are struggling people finding grace everyday.

Give it a look and see what you think.

Who is she?

Posted by on Sep 25, 2008 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Every Sunday you see her sitting in the same place. She arrives at service before you do and is already seated by the time you arrive. Her elderly, gentle voice does not carry across the aisle, so you have to lean and concentrate to try to here how she is doing. You have not spoken to her in a long while. You do not know how she is doing today, but she is here so she is doing ok; after all it is church – everyone does well at church.

Or do they? That elderly lady sitting in that pew may need a call, a hug and even a prayer. She may also need to share the joys of her children and grandchildren with you; but will you get close to her and share those joys together?

If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
(1 Corinthians 12:26)

Contrary to popular belief, we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper. The Bible speaks of the encouragement we should provide one another. (Romans 15.1; Galatians 6.1; Hebrews 3.13) Our encouragement for each other is something this world does not understand, because this world does not understand Jesus. Our joy and unity is found in the Savior sent by the Father…not a man created. Our church family needs as just as much as we need them.

Instead of watching people from afar, get to know them. Below are Five Steps to Get Closer to Your Christian Family. Try each one and see if they work for you. At the end of three months, see how well you know your Christian family.

 

Five Steps to Get Closer to Your Christian Family:

  1. One Person a Week – Pray for one person a week from your congregation, then send them a card from there “Secret Christian.” Small cards shine large lights on everyone’s life.
  2. Food Works – Talk to your spouse, kids, dog, whomever and make a plan to invite one family or person from the congregation for dinner at your house each month. Restaurants are fun, easy and loud! Spend time getting to know one another in a house instead of a place.
  3. Get a Hobby Or Loan a Hobby – Find a common interest with someone in the congregation and take part in it together. My greatest “church visits” have been fishing in a boat or on the bank fishing. Also, instead of always using your hobby, learn theirs. This means you will have to ask; but what better way to learn and get to know someone.
  4. Watch Their Children – I know, I know…I am a crazy one, but crazy works! How many couples never get a date night because they are worried about the kids and a babysitter? Be their babysitter and expect nothing in return…just do it as a spiritual family member.
  5. Drop, Knock and Run – Buy a gift for a member of the congregation, drop it on their front porch, pound on the door and run like crazy. It is awesome to listen to members talk about the “weird gift” they received and they may never know who it is. (by the way, do not leave food…it will not get eaten)

Just a thought,

Gallagher