90&9 - Ephemera

The Parable of the Multiplying Cookies

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:58:03 -0600

March 12, 2007
By Cylinda Nickel

Okay, so it is a snow day and I thought--what would Betty Crocker do on a snow day? Make chocolate chip cookies, of course.

Well I ain’t no Betty Crocker. This can be proven when I tell you what took place this past fall at my mother’s house. My mother was making homemade cookies. My seven year old said, “What are you doing Nana?” She said, “Making cookies. Seanna then questioned, “Where is the tube?” I, at that point, was praying for my personal rapture after going to the “I am an unfit mother” section of my brain.

Youth Ministry Is Not a Stepping Stone

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:19:16 -0600

February 19, 2007

By Jessica Simpson

It irks me when people imply that someone is “too old” for youth ministry, or that you can somehow outgrow it, or that being a youth leader/pastor is a stepping stone to some “higher” calling—like being assistant pastor or pastor. When people display this mentality, it says: 1) they think young people aren’t worth a lifetime investment; 2) people can’t minister to young people if they’re “old” or have children.

The Debate Continues: Apostolic Wife Swap

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:10:11 -0600

The Debate Continues: Apostolic Wife Swap

Are Apostolics Writing with Integrity?

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:36:49 -0600

February 5, 2007
By Chantell Smith

“The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments” (II Timothy 4:13).

Not To Be Missed: 5 That Fascinate

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:24:39 -0600

January 29, 2007
By Kent d Curry

Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
A recovering alcoholic/drug addict, Lamott had a genuine experience with God that she still lives. That her church is unconventional, her politics distinctly liberal, and her neuroses sometimes hair-raising allows these fascinating, witty essays to deeply exhale the grace of God and deflate a sacred cow or two.

Simon Says . . . You’re Insignificant

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:39:35 -0600

By Kent d Curry
January 22, 2007

Numerous hopefuls from Minneapolis were featured on American Idol’s premiere Tuesday night. It was the predictable mix of deluded aspirants, mean judges, and ecstatic winners.

My Top Ten Favorite Books

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:49:36 -0600

January 1, 2007
By Kris Newman

They are all my favorites, but here are a few…

Eve’s Daughters by Lynne Austin--A story about several generations of women and the complicity of life.

My Top 5 Desert Island Books

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:40:55 -0600

By Alison Andrews

December 18, 2006

A man was once asked which book he would choose to take with him to a desert island. Without hesitation he replied, “A manual of practical shipbuilding.” Well, yeah, that’s a good answer. However, with my lack of manual dexterity, I fear that choice would still be useless.

Remembering 2006: The Best & Worst of Times

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:34:17 -0600

By the Staff & Readers of ninetyandnine.com

December 18, 2006

Worst Memory--Baltic States Division
My “Worst Memory of 2006” has to have happened on May 10. One day after my birthday, I slipped and fell down a ramp near a street in Riga, Latvia. I lay flat on my back on the sidewalk, dazed from the impact, while strangers babbled around me in Russian and Latvian. A lovely man tried to pick me up by my armpits, but that was so not happening as my ankle was severely broken. Thankfully, my husband appeared just in time to save me from my humiliating scene.

Best Memory—Perfect Medicine Division

Upon review, my “Best Memory of 2006” is a montage of pictures in my head of the many, many times my kids and I have been rendered helpless with laughter at something my husband has said. We have faced many unique challenges this year and Bob has a way of saying the perfect thing to diffuse the moment. Laughter truly is good medicine.

Spirit of the Light

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:42:24 -0600

By Odigene Joseph Jr.

December 18, 2006

Step one. I struggle now as the weight of my hardship presses against my back;

“But God…He Probably Doesn’t Even Need It!”

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:42:09 -0600

By Kris Newman

December 11, 2006

As we get into the rush of Christmas, I wanted to share a little story with you that the Lord used to help me remember what it’s all about.

Bible Schools: Are They Misplacing “Ministry”?

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:11:23 -0600

By Andrew Degraffenreed

November 13, 2006

Reading about the challenges of UPCI Bible Colleges made me think about the way they are approaching the Christian life today. Maybe it’s the Bible colleges that need to redefine themselves rather than trying to coerce young people to go to UPCI Bible colleges.

Top Ten Things You Can Do to Support Your Candidate

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:29 -0600

By Eric Morley

October 30, 2006

With the upcoming election only days away, the balance of political power at the local, state, and federal levels will be determined by voters like you and me. If there are candidates that you feel would do a good job representing you and the interests you care about, then you should support them. Here are the Top Ten ways to support your candidate.

Top Ten College Stuff You Should Know

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:51:54 -0500

By Kathleen Jackson

1. Talk Isn’t Cheap – Class participation is the key to your professor’s heart, and more than likely, a nice chunk of your grade.

Top 10 Reasons to Start Golfing

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:25:36 -0500

By Paula North

Truly, Golf is a microcosm of life; dealing with people, with stress, with success, with failure, enjoying nature, and enjoying fellowship. It shows how well you cope with all of those issues in your life (or game)...