Author Archives: Tom Long

Dream Church – Dogs, Dancing and Daylight

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Tom Long

I have a dream church. It wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste. I have friends who love going to mega-churches with professional preaching, professional musicians, and professional productions of the service. It is a sort of Broadway production in their hometown, … Continue reading →

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HOW BIG IS GOD’S TENT?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Tom Long

I ran into another old man at Island Jo’s coffee shop. I liked his haircut and asked him about his barber. As in many small towns, this led to a rather extended conversation. He told me that he had been … Continue reading →

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The Root of the Fruit

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Tom Long

Jesus tells a parable that reveals the key for figuring out the source of a leader’s authority and that by which we ourselves are motivated.

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The Rod, The Rock, and The Water-Beach Meditation 10

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Tom Long

Exodus 17:1-7 17 The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of Sin, traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 So they quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us … Continue reading →

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Life, Death, and Living – Beach Meditation 9

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Tom Long

The epistle reading for this Sunday contradicts the character in Kenny Chesney’s song. Philippians 1:21-30 21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for … Continue reading →

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