Jan 26, 2021 | Blog, Bob Manuel, CrossWay Community, Uncategorized
Below is an article I wrote this month for our church’s newsletter: “The CrossWay Current”. More accurately, I wrote the article for me! You see, one of the common vocational hazards of being a pastor, is, we can lose our joy if we are not careful....
Jan 23, 2021 | Blog, Bob Manuel, CrossWay Community
My heart’s intent with this post is to encourage you. Yes, we have finally shed the skin of 2020, and have entered a new year, but as we all know, this past year has taken an emotional toll on many. And, its’ effects linger still. I find that that when I...
Dec 12, 2020 | Blog, Bob Manuel, CrossWay Community, Uncategorized
As I write this, the tumultuous/chaotic/crazy (what adjective does one use?!) year of 2020 is coming to an end. Yet, while I don’t consider myself a pessimist, as we all know, the end of a calendar year doesn’t necessarily mean everything will be...
Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Bob Manuel, CrossWay Community
Greetings! Most of you, I am guessing, will be reading this after our general election on November 3rd. I am writing this on election eve on the 2nd. Perhaps the day after on the 4th, we will know who our President elect will be. Will Trump be re-elected, or, will...
Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Bob Manuel
Yes, you are here upon this earth. Now What? That is, what is the purpose of your life? People can spend their entire lives looking for the answer to that question. So, how would you answer it? Why are you here? I would suggest ALL of us are created to know and to...