Who Helped in the Making of You?
by Carlton Coon
March 23, 2022
There are days when "thank you" seems appropriate. Whose hand was on the shaping of you? I'd love to hear the names of the unknown and unheralded who made you what you are.
What's It Like to Be Depressed?
by Carlton Coon
February 28, 2022
What is it like to be depressed. Obviously that varies from one person to another. But this one chapter from the book Light in a Dark Place - Encountering Depression captures the essence of the experience from several vantage points.
Pastoral Hack #6 - A You're Terrific File
by Carlton Coon
February 28, 2022
Pastoral Hack #6 – Create a You’re Terrific File & Use It
A hack is anything that provides a shortcut toward being effective. Using pastoral h...
Be thankful for the gift of a pastor
by Carlton Coon
February 28, 2022
Pastor, I appreciate you as my leader. Leading is not fun, nor is it easy. There is too much responsibility. You lead people.
Longtime pastor, Ron ...
Praying the Psalms - Songs During Depression
by Carlton Coon
December 19, 2021
Depression is real. Depression destroys. To overcome depression requires deciding to fight. This blog is written from experience. I encourage you to join me in fighting back. Learn to pray the psalms.
Carlton L. Coon Sr. Biography
by Carlton Coon
December 6, 2021
There is a Life in Brief version and a second much longer version.
Carlton L. Coon Sr. Life in Brief
No longer in my 40s.
Married to Norma for se...
Five Important Things Learned from Anthony Mangun
by Carlton Coon
November 25, 2021
Anthony Mangun and I are not great friends. I'm not sure either of us have the time or temperament to have many "great friends." Pastor Mangun is s...
The Power of Questions!
by Carlton Coon
July 28, 2021
Inquisitive people win the day and show the way. Inventions happen when someone questions what others perceive as certain.
Jesus and Questions
Jesu...
Continue Your Pursuit - for God's Sake
by Carlton Coon
June 4, 2021
When Gideon defeated the Midianites with a rather absurd battle plan. He did not start celebrating. Instead, Gideon and his 300 pursued the Midiani...
Steps to Powerful Preaching
by Carlton Coon
June 1, 2021
What is powerful preaching? Is it preaching that brings people to their feet? Is it preaching that hits the “hot buttons” an audience will heartil...
Depressed - Just a Bad Mood? Not on Your Life!
by Carlton Coon
May 21, 2021
If you or a family member are battling depression, let me be blunt, your struggle is quite real. Like heart disease or diabetes, depression is a c...
Are We Scoring Points or Just Tossing the Ball Around?
by Carlton Coon
May 20, 2021
Are you effective with growing a church, winning the lost, and turning converts into disciples? If so, your effectiveness on behalf of the Lord Jes...
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