July 2020
July 23
Day 131: There, I said it! We're not remaining the same, but we're each becoming who we are. The stats have changed, in just the past two weeks. Now a full one-third of "practicing Christians" are doing just fine not participating with their pre-Covid church. Out of sight, out of mind. For these, church must […]
July 22
Day 130: Little Detroit Will Juneau end up like Detroit? Who's to know (?) The population of Detroit fell by 25% between 2000 and 2010. The automotive industry had been propped up by the Federal Government for decades. The demand for American-made vehicles had lessened, therefore production was reduced. The auto companies, therefore the city […]
July 21
Day 129: Impressive A while ago, while in a conversation with a brother-in-law, I mentioned the many new churches that have been started in Alaska. Perhaps not knowing what else to say, he responded with "Impressive!" This past Sunday, while beginning our worship service in the covered meeting place at the beach, I saw two […]
July 20
Day 128: Relegation and Promotion U.S. college and professional sports are all built on the notion that champions are determined by playing the regular season, and then surviving victorious in the playoffs. Every other team invariably ends their season with a loss. Not so in world soccer. Most of the professional soccer leagues in the […]