Commentary: It recently came to my attention that a Pastor of a Presbyterian church in East Texas is finally moving on. What is so hugely funny, is that he is going to a higher level of administration in the Presbyterian religion. What started out as a financially sound church was destroyed literally by this Pastor. In spite of a “no confidence vote…twice” this Pastor insisted in taking this over century old church to a huge remodeling phrase. The project added little to the church and spent close to a million dollars of church assets and loans on the property.
Since the remodeling, there has been no church growth to speak of, while the members struggle to pay the huge loan on this church. Churches should not be monuments to the ego’s of their Pastors, sadly as this church had become. Hopefully, the stain glass window which was dedicated to his name will be quickly modified to remove all memories of his poor judgement in his prior position in this church.
Simply by typing in the Google search bar under, “Foreclosures on Churches” including the following link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/09/us-usa-housing-churches-idUSBRE82803120120309 one can easily see that it will be a matter of time that this East Texas church will also be foreclosed. Recently one came up with a great name for a foreclosed church turned into an eatery. A great name for such a place would be the “Last Supper.”
The Sandals of Jesus are only worn by very special Ministers.
They walk with the greatest of thoughtfulness towards others.
Any form of harm whether physical or mental
would they never bring to another.
True gentle souls are they
in their centering of their love of God.
Always thankful.
Always demonstrating appreciation
for every kindness that comes their way.
They speak not of darkness but of light.
They are light
that brings peaceful joy to others.
Many lay claim to wearing these sandals
but few are worthy to touch
even the straps of Jesus’ sandals.
So I ask you the “Godless Ministers of God”
to remove those sandals from your feet
for you are not worthy
to have the name of Jesus
pass your lips
much less
wear His sandals.
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“Many go by the title, ‘ Ministers of God,’ but few are worthy.” Saying by John J. Rigo, Texas Poet and Commentator
Archive for March, 2012
“The Sandals of Jesus” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy” including a Commentary on Foreclosed Churches in East Texas
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Commentary: It recently came to my attention that a Pastor of a Presbyterian church in East Texas is finally moving on. What is so hugely funny, is that he is going to a higher level of administration in the Presbyterian religion. What started out as a financially sound church was destroyed literally by this Pastor. In spite of a “no confidence vote…twice” this Pastor insisted in taking this over century old church to a huge remodeling phrase. The project added little to the church and spent close to a million dollars of church assets and loans on the property.
Since the remodeling, there has been no church growth to speak of, while the members struggle to pay the huge loan on this church. Churches should not be monuments to the ego’s of their Pastors, sadly as this church had become. Hopefully, the stain glass window which was dedicated to his name will be quickly modified to remove all memories of his poor judgement in his prior position in this church.
Simply by typing in the Google search bar under, “Foreclosures on Churches” including the following link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/09/us-usa-housing-churches-idUSBRE82803120120309 one can easily see that it will be a matter of time that this East Texas church will also be foreclosed. Recently one came up with a great name for a foreclosed church turned into an eatery. A great name for such a place would be the “Last Supper.”
The Sandals of Jesus are only worn by very special Ministers.
They walk with the greatest of thoughtfulness towards others.
Any form of harm whether physical or mental
would they never bring to another.
True gentle souls are they
in their centering of their love of God.
Always thankful.
Always demonstrating appreciation
for every kindness that comes their way.
They speak not of darkness but of light.
They are light
that brings peaceful joy to others.
Many lay claim to wearing these sandals
but few are worthy to touch
even the straps of Jesus’ sandals.
So I ask you the “Godless Ministers of God”
to remove those sandals from your feet
for you are not worthy
to have the name of Jesus
pass your lips
much less
wear His sandals.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
“Many go by the title, ‘ Ministers of God,’ but few are worthy.” Saying by John J. Rigo, Texas Poet and Commentator
“Discovering The Sister I Never Had” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Discovering The Sister I Never Had" by John J. Rigo, A new poem by John J. Rigo Texas' Poet, A Special Meeting with a Special Soul, Finally meeting the Sister I never had., Love is such a wonderful discovery, Poetry on March 12, 2012| 1 Comment »
Courtesy of Joni McPherson, Brother and Sister painting
"The Eternal Kiss" John J. Rigo copyright 2005 "Roses Amidst Thorns"
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“The Lost Blessing” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, new poem for upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Good Riddance to a Pastor, Poetry, tagged a binding of hearts, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Goodby ass_ _ _ _ Pastor, Poetry, profits assist the "homeless cause" in the state of Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 9, 2012| 2 Comments »
What the average Pastor does to his/her church members.
"The Blessings of Our Love" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in Poetry, tagged A McKinney Poet, Poetry, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, We are Proud members of Blogsurfers, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 8, 2012| Leave a Comment »
To take what we have for granted
is a human thing.
Only when it is gone
do we finally come to realize
how important little things are in our life
.
Death can be so final.
No longer is there a chance to do things better.
We now have the chance to live life in a greater
and more wonderful way.
How blessed you and I are
in this point in our lives.
We have finally found the best things about
our life together is about the most simple of things.
Moments like touching each other for no reason at all
in the quiet of our time together.
Warmly remembered times
like the kiss
when not expected.
Also the “I love you”
when not expected
It is not grand that we have this chance
to be together.
A chance to share what is really is important
the sharing of just being together and most importantly
knowing that everything is as it should be
in our life together.
We were meant to be with each other and
that is a good thing.
Most wonderfully
within the beauty of this life
that our sharing of this life
is in God’s plan for us.
"Sticks and Stones" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, forthcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Poetry, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 7, 2012| 1 Comment »
Courtesy of freaktyn.com
“A First Love Remembered” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A First Love Remembered by Texas Poet John J. Rigo, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, Poetry, Poetry Books Profits Go to Charity in McKinney Texas, Profits for "Homeless charities" in McKinney Texas, published poetry to assist the "homeless cause" in McKinney Texas, The Master Series of poems from the Amidst Series, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award, Winning Poem in Collin County Annual Poetry Award, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 6, 2012| 1 Comment »
Age seventeen, top row, third from left.
"Reunion" Copyright 2008 John J. Rigo upcoming poetry book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in McKinney Texas' Poetry site chosen to be "Top Editors Choice.", Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged "Reunion" A poem by John J. Rigo of McKinney Texas, a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', In Memory of John J. Rigo's Seventh Birthday this week, Poetry, texas poetry, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on March 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Today I thought of all the people
that touched my life with love.
Many are names remembered
and many sadly names that have been forgotten.
To each of you I render my love
and eternal appreciation for sharing
a part of yourselves with me.
Many of you I will never see again in this life.
Many of you have passed from this life.
We shall all met again
in God’s Love in our forever time together.
Cocoons for a short flicker of light
before unfolding our wings in eternal flight.
"If I Must Go, and You Will Stay" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A Poem for Veterans Day November 11th 2009, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, A spiritual poem from a McKinney Texas poet, If I must go and you will stay, McKinney Texas' Own International Poet, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winner of the Collin County Poetry Award on March 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
If I must go
and you will stay.
If it be
but a little while.
I take with me
the feel of your lips
upon mine.
The smell of your hair.
The gentle sound of your breathe.
The yearning press of your body
against mine.
Hold the belief
my dear one
that this earth
will fall away.
In so doing
will eternity
be our forever
home.
Texas Poetry 
"Together" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Posted in "Rainbows Amidst Storms" Second Published Book, Poetry, Texas Commentaries on Daily Life, Texas' Poetry, tagged Poetry, Texas Commentaries on Daily Life, texas poetry on March 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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