by Sam Rainer | Mar 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am self-conscious about using the term “kid.” I served for two years at a church where a loving member would adamantly correct me when I used the word in a sermon. “Kids are baby goats. We have children, NOT kids!” She would chastise me every time. It seriously... by Sam Rainer | Mar 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
No one knows Sam Rainer, Sr.—at least outside of Union Springs, AL. My grandfather was the mayor of the town and president of the local bank. He didn’t write books. He didn’t have speaking engagements. I don’t think he ever did a radio interview. He just poured his... by Sam Rainer | Mar 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
I want to be an old man some day. My wife’s friends called me “old man Sam” when we started dating, but it doesn’t count. I am older than her, but not that much older. At 30, however, I think I’m more in the younger category than older. So one day I want to be an old... by Sam Rainer | Feb 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
I recently blogged on baby dedications, and I mentioned we do them during our guided prayer time in the worship service. A pastor posted a few questions about our guided prayer, and I’ll answer them in this blog. Here’s what he asked: I am interested in your guided... by Sam Rainer | Feb 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Below is a letter to my daughter—arrival date June 28th—that I included in our church’s weekly newsletter. I thought I might share it with you as well. Dear Maggie, We can’t wait for you to arrive! I love you so much. Mom loves you. And our church family loves you. In... by Sam Rainer | Feb 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
Most of you may know from my Twitter and Facebook updates that I’m going to be the dad of a little girl. Maggie Elizabeth is expected to arrive in this world on June 28th! My wife and I could not be more excited. I’m mentally preparing for a new world of pink and...
