Pastor Steve share's these links to stimulate some Thursday Thoughts...

Are You Scared? … The culture around us is changing at an alarming pace --- that’s before any alarms go off as to the changes themselves. Just this morning I listened to an interview with a man in Washington state who is raising his son “species-less”; wanting the child to be free to choose for himself what species he is. Recently, it seems, he is leaning toward a squirrel. Tim Lane writes some excellent encouragement for these sometimes scary times: “When you reflect on the past month in the U.S. -- the recent SCOTUS rulings, racial tension and debates over immigration policy, to name a few -- do you find yourself pessimistic and fearful or optimistic and hopeful?” You should read the rest HERE.

Some Monday (Thursday) Morning Humor … Kevin DeYoung is a very serious pastor and theologian who also adds some humor to his Monday mornings … here is one from last week: THE TRUST FALL.