Sermon: Bring the Kids

by | Jun 21, 2016 | Uncategorized

Willow Street Sermons Speaker: Randy Sharpe – June 12, 2016 Jesus taught us many things. He taught in word as well as deed. His words and actions contain valuable insights on how we should regard children. Scripture makes it very clear Jesus loved children. If...

Life Lessons: Dealing With Desperation

by | Jun 21, 2016 | Uncategorized

We all have our days of desperation. So from the beginning of this Life Lessons post, acknowledging the existence of those times is the first step to dealing with them. But what do we do after that? How we handle those times of desperation? Life Lessons: Desperation,...

Father's Day – Why & How We Honor Dad(s)

by | Jun 18, 2016 | Uncategorized

Is Father’s Day just a Hallmark Holiday? The cynics we know and love would quickly say, YES! Regarding our calendars, that may be the case. But there is something much deeper about honoring one’s father and mother. I know this because it is God’s...

Dad Said… Father's Day Humor

by | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Father’s Day is this weekend. This is the first of two Father’s Day posts. We need to spend a little time grappling with what it means to honor our fathers and mothers. To that end, see how many of the following Dadisms (or something similar) you heard...

A Plane Ticket Makes A Missionary?

by | Jun 15, 2016 | Missions | 4 comments

The title caught your eye! It caught mine. I read the article and had such a good time I included it in its entirety for your consideration! Would love to know your reactions to this piece. Before I go, just know I’ve heard all the discussion and comments the...

Truth: How to be Blind & Deaf

by | Jun 13, 2016 | Uncategorized

Most would not describe themselves as blind and deaf to truth. But is that an accurate assessment? More importantly, why would I bring it up? The answer may surprise you, and I certainly hope it challenges you! Life Lessons: Truth An iconic Hollywood line delivered by...

Diamonds and Ministry

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Missions

Do those two things really go together? Absolutely! But when I write Diamonds and Ministry, you already know I use those terms in a way you don’t expect. So let me break it down… Diamonds and Ministry – Barahona One of the things our mission team did...