Holiness Reeducation

A European Court ruled that crucifixes should be taken down from classrooms in Italy. Italy, a country whose history for the past two millenia has been dominated by the Catholic church is fighting the judgment. Much like the Ten Commandments debate I talked about on Monday, this is an issue where religion, history, and national […]

There was nothing extraordinary about yesterday, it was simply a Monday. Perhaps that’s the beauty in how extraordinary a day it was. Yesterday I had the rare privilege of holding a brand new baby in my arms and less than half an hour later, laying my hands on a friend who was about to die. […]

Humidity is the experience of looking for air and finding water. Having lived in NC for five years you would think that humidity in a place like Indiana would barely be noticed, but let me tell you it is humid. It is so humid I have to squeegee my windows in the morning to drive. […]

There are certain days that bring a smile to my face every year. The day of the NBA Draft is one of my favorite days of the entire year. It is better than Arbor day. It is better than going to the orchard to pick apples and buy pumpkin donuts day (although that day rocks). […]

Today is the day you have longed for. Like a deep thirst that can only be quenched by the singular taste you desire, all twelve of you who regard me as your 67th favorite blogger can drink deeply because I’m back. Well I am not actually back, home that is, I am sitting in a […]

Hey Folks, I am sitting at our condo at Ocean Isle Beach right now and I am loving life. Won’t be blogging this week. Check back next week for scintillating thoughts from your 67th favorite blogger. Peace- Greg

On Monday I had the opportunity to present my 2010 Pastor’s Report for Duneland Community Church, at our annual District Assembly. Here is my report for 2009/2010. Duneland Community Church     Pastor’s Report 2010 – Greg Arthur In the year and a half I have been here in NW Indiana I have discovered something vital. You […]

Because Duck Boats Matter Have any of you out there ever been on a Duck Boat? We were having a lively conversation about the amphibious recreational vehicle famed for both its important role in D-Day and its tourism role in the Wisconsin Dells. I denounced the duck boat because an accident aboard one in Arkansas […]

Should we be surprised when an umpire admits that he blew a call that ruined someone’s moment in history? Is Ken Griffey Jr. a greater player because he allowed his body and skills to decline rather than using performance enhancing drugs? Last night Umpire Jim Joyce did the unthinkable. He blew an easy call at […]

Such exciting news from Columbus, OH with doma. doma, if you don’t know is a wonderful ministry that I have the privilege of serving on the board for. doma works with at risk mothers and children. Currently we are serving in the US, Uganda, Ukraine, Russia and Ethiopia. Julie Clark, the head of doma put […]