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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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 Pastor C's BLOG   
The BLOG (Web Log) of Pastor Dan Czaplewski of Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This BLOG will focus on gleanings from my devotional and prayer life as well as observations that I make.
 Pastor C's BLOG   

My Summer Vacation
<div>What do you do for vacation? What do Pastors do on a Sunday morning that is a vacation day? Read on...</div>

Are Your Getting Some Rest?
Are you tired, run down? Need some rest? Maybe summer is when you catch up on your rest, but may be not. Read on...

Divine Intervention
<div>Do you believe in divine intervention?</div>

Ascension Day 2008
<div>Did you know that today (May 1) is Ascension day? Read on to find out if the Ascension was a beginning or an end.</div>

Life As a Kindergartener
Do you remember your life as a Kindergartener? Do you long for that life? Read on...

Team Palyers
I have had some fun times coaching. The best are when teams play like...teams.

Wedding Stories
<p>Did anything memorable (apart from the obvious)&#160;happen at your wedding? Do you have a funny wedding story to tell? Read on...</p>

Consumers or Producers
<p>Is your church geared for consumers or producers? Read on to see what I mean.</p>

Ash Wednesday Priorities
<p>Did anyone tell you to "have a nice day" today? Do you remember the yellow buttons and smiley faces that proclaimed that message? Read on to find out where the smiley face came from.</p>

Worship Time
<p>Lent begins soon. What time is Lent? Read on to find out...</p>

New Year's Resolutions
<p>How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? It the time of year when they fade.</p>

Patience Pays
<p>Are you a patient person? Me neither. Read on to see the payoff of patience.</p>

Happy Birthday
<p><sub>Igot to celebrate two birthdays last week.</sub></p>

Who Won?
<p>Where were you on November 17, 1968? What tragedy happened on that date? Can you remember?</p>

Thought on Leadership
<p>Leadership is one of the most studied topics today. What can we learn from Exodus 3 on this subject?</p>

I'm Tired
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Monday Night Football and All Saints Day - What could they possibly have in common. Read on to find out.</span></div>

Good Friends
<p>I'm seeing some good friends this weekend. What makes them good? Read on...</p>

The Worst and the Best
<p>Having a bad day? Having a really bad day, maybe the worst day? Read on how God can make it the best.</p>

Hurry
<p>Are you busy? When do you know if you're too busy? Read on...</p>

Lost!
<p>Do you like that title? Do you like that TV show on ABC?</p>

What did God think?
<p>What is God's opinion? What does God think about certain situations and people? Read more and find out.</p>

People Watching
<p>Are you a people-watcher? Are you a voyeur? Read on...</p>

Unexpected Blessings
<p>Do you expect the unexpected? Have any surprises lately? Read on about one of God's pleasant surprises.</p>

Oink Oink
<p>What would you do if a pig showed up at church? Say, &quot;thanks God!&quot;</p>

Public or Private
<p>Are you a public or a private person? You are more public than you know?</p>

Faith without Conviction
<p>We talk a lot about faith, but much of what we call faith is missing something. Read to find out what the &quot;missing ingredient&quot; is.</p>

Road Construction
<p>When I lived in Wisconsin, I would joke that there are two seasons: winter and road construction. Now I live in South Florida and there is only one season.</p>

Fiction and Truth
<p>We have a lot of stories about Mary Magdalene. A couple of them are even true! Read more about this saint and her day.</p>

7/7/07
<p>Today could be your lucky day. It could also be your wedding day! Read on...</p>

Marked Urgent!
<p>Do you feel a sense of urgency or are you a procrastinator?</p>

Shhhh!
<p>Have you ever been shushed? Did it make you angry or feel embarassed? Read about a divinse shushing.</p>

Healthy Choices
<p>How healthy are you? How do you stay or get healthy? It's all about choices, so put down that donut and let's talk about how you are doing.</p>

Vacation Bible School
<p>It's the season of Vacation Bible School. Does it take you down memory lane?</p>

Don't Cry
<p>When a person is grieving, &quot;don't cry&quot; is probably the worst thing you can say. But, maybe it isn't?</p>

Thanks
<p>How often to you say &quot;thanks&quot; or &quot;thank you&quot; each day? Do you mean it?</p>

Rememberting
<p>This coming weekend is Memorial Day. It is a time to celebrate and to remember. Christians have another reason to remember this weekend as well.</p>

What Just Happened?
<p>Have you ever witnessed something and then asked yourself, &quot;what just happened?&quot; Driving in the Florida Keys can prompt that question quite a bit. Read more...</p>

Clarity
<p>Do you like to know where you are going? Do you need a clear picture of the road ahead? Maybe, maybe not.</p>

Looking for Love
<p>Who wrote the song, &quot;Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places&quot;? Is there truth in those lyrics?</p>

Not Again
The events at Virginia Tech seem strangely familiar. Columbine, the Texas University tower and others come to mind. We want to say "not again!"

I'm a Good Person, but I Did a Bad Thing
The strange morality tale of Don Imus and the Rutgers Women's Basketball team. Spirituality without religion or faith.

Doubting Thomas
<p>Sunday, April 15, is the 2nd Sunday of Easter and the Gospel readign is John 20:19-31.</p>

Easter Visitors
Will you go to Church this Sunday? Will you be able to find a parking place or a seat? How do you feel about that?

Attitude Is Everything
How is your attitude? Do you need an attitude adjustment? Holy Week provides us with a new attitude.

Who We Were and Who We Are
Some insights after attending the funeral of a dear saint of God.

Working for Good
<p>Is the culture the enemy of Christianity? How do we engage a secular culture on the basis of our faith in Jesus?</p>

How are you feeling?
<font id=tmpPasteIE>Are coming down with or getting over a cold? I hate when that happens! </font>

Disturb Us
Are you disturbed? Maybe you should be.

Who can believe it?
Can you believe it? On "fat Tuesday," it may be hard to believe.

Perspective
Everyone has a point of view, but not all are equal.

Square Pegs in Round Holes
Do you ever feel like a square peg in a round hole? Here's what you can do about it.

Serving the Loving Christ
Do you know what "bull" is? You might be surprised how it can add value to your life.

Recruiting Solgans
How do we recruit volunteers for the armed forces? We advertise! What's the best recruiting slogan you know?

In Praise of You Tube
You Tube is going Pew Tube, well not entirely.

Love
Some thoughts on preparing to preach on I Corinthians 13.

I AM Baptized
Are you baptized? Can you say so?

The Sermon's Supporting Cast
How important is preaching? What are you going to do about it? Here are some thoughts.

It's Terminal
"It's terminal." Usually not ver good news, but it can be.

Watching a Rough Time
How did your 2007 begin? Are things good? Do you know anyone for whom things are bad? How does that make you feel?

Maximum and Minimum
Christmas is a time of maximum and minimum. In this quieter time after Christmas, perhaps we can find time to maximize our minimums.

Finding Meaning in the Middle
The week between Christmas and New Years is kind of a "muddle in the middle." For Christians, it can be a time to find meaning in the middle.
 
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