Pastor Mike responds to an email expressing concern about the decision for Vista to re-start some in-person gatherings...

Mike finishes unpacking Booth's quote from c.1890 including, what is politics without God.

William Booth (1829–1912), founder of the Salvation Army (1865), foreshadows the next century with a quote (circa. 1890) that will blow your mind – because he might well have said it in 1990...about today.

You want my view/opinion regarding the VP debate?!? Why? I'm not political, nor do I have high expectations that much can be solved or accomplished through political means. But, okay, I'll make a couple relatively safe observations and make a request that I think is a REALLY good idea!

Mike finally finishes his three tips for Christian engagement with others around difficult subjects

In addition to Mike's 3rd tip for Christian engagement with others or social media regarding tough subjects, he also introduces Vista's plans to try a few in-person gatherings.

There ARE some things you can do amidst the difficult and divisive events and topics of the day that can mix in the hope and life of God! Pastor Mike gets to 2 of 3 of those things in this episode.

Working a daily existential crisis into your morning routine is certainly one alternative. There's an alternative...with bonuses (which, due to time constraints...will be covered in the next episode)

Scriptures for the Week

The rope incident is deplorable, and the response of the home improvement franchises benefits them alone.