http://raybaumann.com my two shekels worth Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:04:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The history of the American gospel and the history of wheat go hand in hand. Wheat has been a staple food throughout history and is one of the world's most important food crops. It would be hard to overstate its value in the world. Enormous changes in people's lives occurred ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=210 Keeping our pride under wraps is a constant battle.  Our culture doesn't help us much either since its driven by big egos and fame. Our spiritual effectiveness is based on our understanding of how radically depraved we really are and our realization of a NEED for a Savior.  Pride seems ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=206 I'll first Define my terms before sharing a great piece by Thomas Brooks. Money Grubber-a preacher that always preaches a extended sermon during the offering and the words "press down shaken together" are used in every other sentence. Fluff Cake-will never mention Hell, Sin, or Repentance Panty Waist- Cares more about their appearance  ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=196 Will you share the Gospel today? http://raybaumann.com/?p=192 On Sunday I stumbled in to my normal Sunday school class about 5 minutes late.  I scanned the room to find my wife so I could sit next to her but she was nowhere to be found.  After ten seconds of thought it hit me.  O no I'm in the ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=184 I announced yesterday our new ministry plans...here is basically what was said.....thanks for your prayers To the Body of Belleville First Assembly, I would first like to say, I have a great love and gratitude for the many friends that we have developed here at Belleville First Assembly.  As we have grown ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=179 I have shown this to lots of people and have had many different responses to it.  What do you think? mad props to this guy http://raybaumann.com/?p=174 I have recently changed my homepage to ESV.org to their Every Day in the Word program. It requires about 15 minutes a day.  Its been awesome for me.  So below is how to change your Firefox homepage. Open Firefox Go to "Firefox" at top and go down to "Preferences" Click on "Main" tab It gives ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=168 Here's is a few tips before you plan your trip to the Creation Museum... 1. Wear some good walking shoes 2. Get planetarium tickets (money well spent) and reserve your spot early. 3. Try Cincinnati chili (via Skyline or Goldstar) 4. Weekdays are less busy if you have go on the weekend go early. 5. ... http://raybaumann.com/?p=159 [caption id="attachment_144" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="how true is this......"][/caption] We had a great time at the Creation Museum over the Thanksgiving weekend. The above pic is from one of the exibits.  I will post my pics from the rest of the trip tomorrow. http://raybaumann.com/?p=143