http://slow.writerscafe.org/mpdaniel The original writings of author Michael en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776189159 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Why ask why? An exploration of the Church's relationship to Christ as His Body. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/626925/ The world vs. the Church ... and the world's latest weapon http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/622610/ The implications of free speech v free exercise of religion in the public domain http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/615463/ An evaluation of commitment to Christ and His Church http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/601119/ Church and society http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/593713/ The inherent conflict of church and society http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/587017/ The Good News for now .. let the judgment come when it will come. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/585232/ The Church in one word: Mission http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/582026/ The mission of Christ in our hands http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/571690/ Issues and the matter at hand http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/569022/ Who is really doing the talking, and are we willing to listen to something that does not personally please us? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/568897/ Deciding whether or not Sabbath even exists anymore in the hearts and minds of Christians http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/568894/ Searching the difference between "legalism" and "faithfulness" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/565766/ Lady Gaga's latest outburst - and the deafening silence of the Church. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/563880/ Unnecessary conflict for the cause of one man http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/545175/ Acts 11:1-18John 13:31-35 Preaching instructors always have this particular piece of advice for sermon preparation, especially for those of us who typically follow the lectionary pattern: go through the readings and highlight what stands out to you on the initial reading.  In other w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/543939/ More of the same with each reelection http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/541180/ The disciple's journey in the midst of a hellenized culture http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/540286/ The Power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of the Lord http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/536981/ Thoughts on the passing of a childhood friend http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/536508/ The power and authority within, divinely imparted http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/533836/ Discipleship beyond the tomb http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/531624/ What's so "good" about it?? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/530412/ My conflict between the secular and the divine http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/530404/ Church vs society http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/530380/ The "triumphal entry" into Jerusalem ... not so much http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/528327/ Intentional encounter on an incidental journey http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/525767/ Restoration or Renewal - with or without the Root http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/524522/ Exploring the parable http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/522792/ The Church in the world - or the world in the church http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/519800/ A government out of control and power out of balance - by a will of the people and in defiance of the US Constitution http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/515115/ 1st Sunday of Lent ... choosing the better part of ourselves. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/513536/ When the president is right, he's right http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/512735/ A perspective for Ash Wednesday http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/512216/ Ridiculous nature of national politics http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/512203/ The Glory of the Transfiguration http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/510977/ Searching for the proper focus http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/507675/ An examination of a more appropriate time for policy debate http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/507309/ Enjoying my lunch at home today, I was watching “The People’s Court”.  Sometimes those shows can really be funny, if pathetic, and today was no exception.  It was not the show itself, however, that got my attention.  Rather, it was the incredible number of lawyer ads.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/502769/ What do we really believe about Christmas? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/490589/ What it is vs. what it should be http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/487602/ Comparison of Herod's slaughter of the innocents in his quest to destroy Jesus to the US Senate's shameful act of rejecting the Nelson amendment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/485949/ Random thoughts http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/480411/ Where we are vs where we must be in faith http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/479877/ What is everlasting vs what is trendy http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/477234/ contrast between price and cost of health care, and our Congress' inability to effectively deal with it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/474151/ What is ultimately at stake in the Arkansas adoption process http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/473449/ human conditioning and impulses battling against spiritual enlightenment http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/472610/ To whom or what are we devoted? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/466455/ The burdens we bear and whether or not we need them http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mpdaniel/464255/