After 20 presidential elections in my lifetime, what can I say about number 21? After “living” under 15 presidents, what should I expect from number 16 (who may be a repeat)? I am looking ahead of November 5, 2024 (and this is being written October 31, 2024, appropriately on All Hallows Eve). So, with the next paragraph, here we go!...
Author: Paul Collins
Musings
Good afternoon, I know you have the date, and the time, so here is the occasion: I have been feeling compelled to write about a FEW of the matters that have been on my mind. 1. Denominations are dying. This is common knowledge but many refuse to accept the fact. 2. Para-church ministries are being challenged by the televangelists...
Thoughts Worth Thinking About
1. Grace is not a license to do whatever comes naturally. 2. If you are a Gnostic, a Secularist, a Materialist, a Hedonist, or a Humanist, you are most likely an Atheist. 3. Materialism and Carnality (giving priority to the flesh, pleasure, etc.) are the primary movers in politics because they are the main interests of the majority of voters....
LOOKING AND LISTENING
LEARNING BY LOOKING AND LISTENING THEN LOOKING AGAIN ... is something I am promoting as pastor of Branson Church Of The Harvest. It is very obvious that the laity is very much in favor. After many years of formal education, followed by many more years of experience, I am convinced that learning is based on research (looking) and asking God...Continue reading
TRADITIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
With a New Look Branson Church Of The Harvest has an educational program that offers Sunday School classes as "the tip of the iceberg." The approach is both traditional and non-traditional by featuring an adults only class that meets at 9:30 AM every Sunday morning and special seminars that meet on Saturday mornings. The seminars are announced a few weeks...Continue reading
Educational Opportunities
We at Church Of The Harvest have heard the clarion call for educational opportunities coming from the adults of the Branson, MO area. Therefore, we have taken the initial action of sponsoring the startup of a Sunday morning class. It meets beginning at 9:30 over coffee and breakfast pastries. The class concludes at 10:15 so the participants can be in worship at 10:30.Continue reading
Notification From Dr. Paul Collins
SOMETHING NEW FOR YOU ON YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN I will keep you advised about very important developments with my ministry and me by using your responses to this notification as a way to follow up with information for your online use; and you will be able to access my videos on your computer cell phone and smart tv. Yes, I...Continue reading
Holy Communion
Body? Blood The first century Christians (called "People of The Way") were sometimes criticized by being called cannibals. This derogatory reference was due to Christians observing the last supper Jesus shared with his twelve disciples wherein he called the bread his body and he called the wine his blood. In this 21st Century, some Christian traditions refer to the bread and the wine...Continue reading
Read Just Because
Sometimes we get bored with television. Sometimes we get bored with the Internet. Sometimes we just get bored. That is the time to read. Books are a valuable asset to have in the home. We have dozens and dozens and dozens in our home. Reading should not be our third choice following the television and the Internet but quite often...Continue reading
