by Sam Rainer | Nov 6, 2007 | Uncategorized
I now have my most embarrassing moment. I woke up at 5AM last Sunday with severe pains in my side and back. I didn’t feel sick, but I knew that something was not quite right. If you are a pastor reading this, then you know that early Sunday morning is not the greatest... by Sam Rainer | Nov 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o] As seen in the video, the way we learn is changing. What should the church do to best relay information about the unchanging gospel message of Jesus? by Sam Rainer | Oct 29, 2007 | Uncategorized
A poll conducted by sociologists at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta seeks to answer if people really need God to be good. The outcome: forgiveness, generosity, concern, and patience are more important to people who believe in God than atheists. And the spread... by Sam Rainer | Oct 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
As many of you know, I blog for Outreach Magazine. As noted in the disclaimer on the “About Sam” tab, my opinions are my own. But it was the great people at Outreach that originally contacted me about starting this blog. They need our prayers right now. As you may not... by Sam Rainer | Oct 22, 2007 | Uncategorized
LifeWay Research reports that 64% of young adults who continue attending church between the ages of 18-22 consistently give financially to their church. Church leaders and researches have discussed at length the declining spiritual health of the younger generation.... by Sam Rainer | Oct 15, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’m a night owl. And sometimes late at night I go for the fourth meal. I am usually not hungry. But the glow of the refrigerator light beckons. So I open the door and look. My wife is a health teacher. So the fridge houses little in the junk food category. Apples,...
