Mike's Minute (or two...) !

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Dr. Robert Chin joins Pastor Michael for Part 1 of our "short takes" on overcoming COVID-19...this episode begins with "social distancing"--does it work? Why?

You have questions, doubts, or are you seeking clarity about COVID-19...well, we have answers!  Hi, I'm Pastor Mike Douglass with Advancing Vibrant Communities here on Mike's Minute or Two.  Our special guest is Dr. Robert Chin, serving as a family physician here in the Modesto area for 36 years, and also the Chairman of the Board of Advancing Vibrant Communities...and he has a wealth of accurate,...

Our first COVID-19 Daily Update...brief headlines, things that matter to you, safety information, and interviews with experts and community leaders, plus YOUR questions and stories!

Pastor Mike explores COVID-19 as a way to reflect the nature of God, not our angst.

Pastor Mike explores the Corona Cacophony, and how to survive the hype with reason, common sense, and with grace toward others.

Empowerment...or Hypocrisy?  Pastor Mike comes at the J-Lo/Shakira SuperBowl 54 Halftime Show from a unique perspective, honoring their talent, but exposing the hypocrisy he sees.

Great reminders that half-truths are non-truths, and that we must endeavor to dig deeper behind the hype to see the whole picture, lest the hype that seeks to divide us, divides us!

Pastor Mike hones in on mass media hysteria, and identifies those factors blowing relationships apart, and factors that are chipping away at our culture.

Pastor Mike notes a presently divided nation, and the tendency of followers of Christ to harm their own; and so offers a plea to follow the wisdom of a great man named Peter as we approach Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.

Pastor Mike applies lessons learned from cleaning the drain of the wife's bathroom sink, to the gunk in the halls of government of late...

Serving with the right heart, and the healthy benefits of serving others!

Peace on Earth? Pastor Mike explores Peace and Unity, in a time of chaotic cacophonies.

Pastor Mike explores the rarely considered "horizontal" aspects of our "vertical" Thanksgiving to God!

Pastor Mike contemplates how we express "thank you" to our veterans, while respecting their privacy and integrity.

Pastor Mike confronts the unrealistic expectations we often place upon celebrities to profess faith in Christ...

The detriments of taking offense; and the freedom of choosing NOT to be offended. (And the story of Julio Roibal, martyred in Cali Columbia).

With many opportunities to respond quickly to fires and power shut-offs. the church must also respond safely and strategically.

Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.

Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.

Pastor Mike explores the secular roots of Labor Day, but adds the very important Theology of Work

Our tribute to Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Jennings 1923-2019

Pastor Michael Douglass' indepedent response to a controversial issue before a city council

Pastor Michael's tribute to Leonard Heisel, delivered at Leonard's celebration of life at Big Valley Grace on February 2, 2019

As followers of Christ, we must avoid destroying those who disagree with us; instead, we must model the Biblical principle of iron sharpening iron!