The Bethel Rebel: Life according to Johnny Ginsberg

You’ve heard the saying “Politics is [censored]“.  I agree wholeheartedly, especially with the latest on the political views. Obama is not warming up to the challenge of making sure to keep his speech in the correct manner–he’s said that he’s visited 57 states, he’s stated that his relative was involved in the liberation of the [...]

At this time, I am beginning the process of finding a place to live.  If there’s anybody that knows of an apartment available in White Bear, LIttle Canada, Vadnais Heights, or Roseville, please use the contact page to let me know. This request is not an invitation to SPAM. Other things I require are 2 [...]

It’s been a wild one weatherwise here in Coon Rapids.  There was a tornado warning for the county I live in, and I was obliged to take cover downstairs.  Once the wind died down and it was calmer, I ventured upstairs, and saw that in my back yard, the wind had knocked down a pine [...]

This post goes out to whomever I have sinned against, whether it’s family, friends, acquaintances, people whom I don’t know and some I’ve encountered maybe once in my life. I’ve committed some major sins against my family, friends, churches and other groups; and I have hurt people I love,and whom God loves.  I can’t get [...]

I don’t understand why I’m still awake after one in the AM.  Usually my meds knock me out and I’m senseless until the next morning.  It can be a slow process, but why?  I did drink a lot of ice tea at slupper with Dad Thursday evening.  I just had a cup of Japanese green [...]

I wish the job seeking process was going faster then it is.  I’d like to have the whole kit and kaboodle done sooner.  I’m very interested in getting something to do to relieve the circumstances of being alone so much. I wish I could hurry up and start the process of finding a place to [...]

I found out yesterday that this coming Tuesday will be the last Infuse…ever.  The guy that told me has also let me know that Men’s Ministries will be focused on getting men connected in small groups. It is something that would be better ministry-wise for Eagle Brook.  But I am sad to see Infuse go.  [...]

Wowsers!  I just read in the Fox News Website that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is warning people that sex could wind up being like a drug. Holy moley!  Pope Benny called it.  His Holiness was observing the anniversary of the encyclal (sp) that says human life is sacred.  It pretty much says that if [...]

First and foremost:  To Ms. Jenna Bush and her fiance to be her husband as of May 10, 2008: I wish you both joy, peace, love, and a happy future for the two of you.  I also wish happiness and success to your family in this time too. Now to other things.  The meeting with [...]

I’ve been holding off on doing my practicum at the nursing home.  I’ve discovered that I do not have the skills or the talents to properly do the task of shepherding of God’s people.  Pastoral care requires this talent, and I really don’t have the skill to do this with anyone. Part of it is [...]