Faith Focus - The Blue Church

Pastor Rob Ladonne,

“God is the author of life so it is no surprise that much of life prompts us to think about Him. In the writings below you will find references to every day experiences that have brought my faith into focus. I hope these writings encourage

you to have a deeper faith in God.”

Deadlines and Commitments

Posted on Aug 13, 2019 in Faith Focus |

I like to get things done. When I have deadlines that I can’t meet, it really bothers me. That’s the way it is for me at work. I have responsibilities that are assigned, but I can’t get to them because of all the other work I have to do.

Perhaps you can relate?

I Kissed Jesus Goodbye

Posted on Aug 4, 2019 in Faith Focus |

This week Joshua Harris (a well-known pastor/author (perhaps you recognize the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye) announced that he was “renouncing Christianity”. Much has been shared about what he has said about this, but it is not my purpose to re-hash this, or weigh in on where I think he is at spiritually.

Be Alert!

Posted on Aug 4, 2019 in Faith Focus |

Will you indulge me one last chess metaphor? Thank you. The game was mine. I saw a path to victory. All I had to do was move my rook and the game was over. So, I picked up my piece and placed him near Black’s king. Game over……for me.

Can You Turn On That Light?

Posted on Jul 21, 2019 in Faith Focus |

How would you describe humanity?

Most people would probably answer by saying, “Well, there are good people and bad people”.

Others might say, “Well, there is good and bad in everyone”.

A Window into Their Lives

Posted on Jul 14, 2019 in Faith Focus |

I am sitting at my desk and watching inmates go by my window. I wonder who they are. I wonder what their life was like before they got here. Were both parents around? Did they come from a loving home? Did they finish high school? Are they blessed with a high level of intelligence that was never fully applied?

What If?

Posted on Jul 10, 2019 in Faith Focus |

What if I am not reading the right translation of the Bible?

What if I am not understanding key Scriptures correctly?

What if I am not studying the Bible hard enough?

What if I am not sure of God’s will for my life?

What if I am not behaving in the way that God wants me to?

Bringing People Together

Posted on Jun 29, 2019 in Faith Focus |

There is a lot of talk about unity these days. Many calls are going out about how everyone needs to be respected, validated and cared for. Parade after parade is being hosted with people of all different creeds, sexual orientations, backgrounds, beliefs and ethnicities proclaiming that they are proud of who they are.

Step Inside My Brain

Posted on Jun 29, 2019 in Faith Focus |

There’s the alarm I have to go to the prison today to deal with suicidal guys. I don’t want to go. Holy Spirit work in me, that I would have the strength to face my day.

Does Godzilla Have an Agenda?

Posted on Jun 16, 2019 in Faith Focus |

I love Godzilla movies. Ever since I was a kid I have enjoyed them. What? You don’t agree? What’s not to like about a guy in a rubber suit stomping around a movie set, crushing buildings and battling with other guys in rubber suits portraying monsters?

Super Hero Mania

Posted on Jun 2, 2019 in Faith Focus |

When I was growing up, my peers and I enjoyed watching shows about super heroes. I even read an occasional comic. I also had a set of figures that I could use to act out scenes of heroism, as I flew Superman in to deal with Lex Luther. My parents never gave me any indications that they were interested in super heroes.