by admin | Feb 26, 2016 | Church, God, Uncategorized
I have long disliked the concept of a “call” in Christian ministry. Let me explain. The primary understanding of a call, as I have traditionally understood it, is that those who served in full-time ministry were “called” in a higher way. Were...
by Cliff Cline | May 5, 2008 | Child Hunger, Church, Community, God
It has been a year since I left being a “professional Pastor” at a church. I am now an attender at a church. It is an interesting transition which is not complete.North America (Canada) is a strange and critical place, and implementing the vision Jesus set...
by Cliff Cline | Sep 6, 2007 | Church, God, Life
Well we are back down in the old neighbourhood after all of the transition. As those who have read know, this year has been a wild one. Back in Dec of 2006 I started taking over as the interim Lead Pastor of my church to cover for the Senior Pastor. That led to 4...
by Cliff Cline | May 10, 2007 | God, Life, Music
Blogging is by its very nature a risky adventure, in that, it is very difficult not to be self-absorbed in both your posting and desires.I blog in main to stay somewhat connected to those who might be interested in my musical pursuits. As much as it feels like I am...
by Cliff Cline | Mar 22, 2007 | God, Life
The ebb and flow of life has been poetically described in so many ways. I do like the biblical metaphor of hills and the valleys. I think it is nearly impossible not to identify emotionally with that metaphor if you can breathe, and you have ever taken in more...
by Cliff Cline | Dec 19, 2006 | God, Life
Ironically I am not talking about Christmas, although what I am pondering is related – closely. Life throws many different things and experiences at you. I would have to say that I have not experienced anywhere close to the harsh or tragic things others I know...
