The unexpected occurred. It was awesome… Part of my pastoral responsibilities at Hope Chapel include a weekly POD shift. As the Pastor On Duty from 1-5pm on Wednesdays, I field calls, answer Bible questions, pray with people and attend to those who come into the church with various problems. Last week, three people came into
I steeled myself with prayer and loaded a Gospel of John into my back pocket while strapping my cellphone to the belt. As I straightened my back, I resolved to trust God or die. With the wind at my brow, I hunkered over to the Chinese fast food joint next to Hope Chapel. It was
I went back to Chong’s last week and there behind the counter is…Andy, the Manager! Out of courtesy, I open the door for a few people coming into the restaurant. Some stood around looking at the wall menu while others poked at the safety glass that seperated noses from food. Let’s see, I’m right after
When I go to Chong’s for some Chinese fast food I try to avoid one particular man as he serves up my order… It’s not that he’s a bad guy. And it isn’t because I don’t like him. In fact it has nothing to do with his character. I have to admit though, that sometimes
This is a departure from my regular “evangelistic adventure” of the week, but I thought with the new year I could share what I’ve learned in 2004 since I made this commitment to evangelize (nearly) everyday. It all started with a challenge from my pastor, Zac, in a New Year’s message entitled “Spiritual Game Plan