by Sam Rainer | Dec 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
I started blogging over eleven years ago, and 2017 was a record year. Thank you, readers, for visiting, sharing, and commenting on posts. It seems like several bloggers list their top ten posts this time of year. I’ll join the fray. I’ve got a few changes in... 
by Sam Rainer | Dec 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Merry Christmas from the Rainer clan! I don’t blog much about my family, but I want to brag about them for Christmas. They deserve it, even if my wife will never see these words since she checks out my posts once every couple of years. My family loves (really!)... 
by Sam Rainer | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/171217_tbtbatb_the_birth.mp3 I’m in the middle of a three-week Christmas series, The Beginning, the Birth, and the Baby. The text is Matthew 1:18-25. The birth of Jesus reveals two surprises about God coming to... 
by Sam Rainer | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Dec 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Christmas Eve is the most likely time an unchurched person will walk into your worship space. It’s a huge opportunity. My fear is some churches go through the motions since Christmas Eve is the peak of busy season and volunteers are short in supply. Your...
