>That's the line I use when I can't even catch an old tire or a floating tree branch: "that's why they call it going fishing and not going catching!" It sounds like the voice of experience talking. I only wish that my last two fishing expeditions had given me some experience with actual fish that … Continue reading It’s called Fishing, not Catching
Author: gkevinbaker
2007 Annual Conference Highs and Lows
>Annual Conference was held at Greenville, NC again this year from June 13 - 16th. I am a little behind on my annual blog report, but just in case you were looking for it, here are this year's highs and lows:Highs:Worship, fellowship, and old friends - always a high point in my book.Bishop Marion Edwards … Continue reading 2007 Annual Conference Highs and Lows
In case you were wondering …
>Several people have inquired about my sporadic blogging and have wondered if I had given it up or simply did not have time to write these days. The time issue does loom large in my daily schedule lately, but I did want to let readers know that other writing projects have taken precedence over this … Continue reading In case you were wondering …
Life Between the Mountains
>A Sermon preached on the Fourth Sunday After PentecostI Kings 19I love the mountains. On some days, my wife and I allow our imaginations to skip ahead a few years and contemplate where we might want to retire in our old age. Have you ever allowed yourself to do a little day dreaming? I have … Continue reading Life Between the Mountains
Back to Blogging
>Friends, I finally decided to come up for air and click a few keys to let the blogsphere know that I am still kicking. Don't really have time for a lenghty post now, but here are a few highlights to mention:Jen Stallings is now in Uganda and has set up a blog site to keep … Continue reading Back to Blogging
Immigration and Race are Spiritual Issues
>History has a way of repeating itself, especially when we pay little attention to the lessons of those who have preceded us. I am convinced that such is the case with the current fight over immigration in North Carolina. For those who want to know a little more, I recommend this article called Lifting the … Continue reading Immigration and Race are Spiritual Issues
Submergent Church Spoof
>Ok, so the Submergent Church piece that ran in the Christian Century recently was a spoof - as evidenced by this explanatory note that was printed in a more recent issue. The editors/writers thought the humor would be apparent and the implausibility of such a story obvious. For many, including myself, it wasn't - which … Continue reading Submergent Church Spoof


