Category Archives: Prayer

A Response to the tragedy in Newtown, CT

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Today’s post will deviate from my usual thoughts about weight loss, healthy habits, body image, etc. The following is a note that I sent to my parishioners and posted on my church’s facebook page last night. It seemed appropriate to … Continue reading →

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Practice What You Preach

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Robin Dillon

As I reflect on an experience I had today – one that impacted me greatly – I realize that it is time for me to resurrect my blog. It has been four months since I started full-time parish ministry and … Continue reading →

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Prayer in the Workplace

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Robin Dillon

Over the last few months during my hiatus from “official” pastoral ministry, I have had the opportunity to hold two part-time jobs. I am working on the Residence Life staff at MTSO, the seminary from which I graduated in May. … Continue reading →

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A Mother Bunny and God

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Robin Dillon

As part of her ordination service yesterday, Cordelia asked me to read Psalm 139. Those who know me well or have spent time talking with me about scripture know that this is one of my very favorite passages. I preached … Continue reading →

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My prayer for Smithville

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Robin Dillon

I was wakened in the wee hours this morning … actually, I didn’t sleep very much last night. I never sleep very well on Saturday nights, and last night was no exception. Today is my last Sunday in the pulpit … Continue reading →

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Joy Riding – Revisited

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robin Dillon

It has been a while since I have written. Quite honestly, I have done a lot of writing over the last few weeks – for school, for sermons, and for me personally. I have previously posted sermons or papers (or … Continue reading →

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Barren blogs, disappointing delays and surprising support

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Robin Dillon

Unlike the weather in which there has been much precipitation in Ohio and Indiana over the last several weeks, I have been in a writing “dry spell” – on my blog at least. I have done some of my own … Continue reading →

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Celebration of another milestone!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Robin Dillon

I am gloating at the moment as I celebrate the completion of another semester on my seminary journey. Only three required courses and 161 days stands between a Master of Divinity and me. Woot! I can’t sit idle too long … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Prayer as Procrastination – Revisited

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Robin Dillon

It has been a week since I posted something … but at the moment, I am in the throes of final paper writing, and don’t have time for a full post today. I have three papers completed … and only … Continue reading →

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Embracing a Spirit of Thanksgiving all through the year

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Robin Dillon

I have enjoyed reading my friends’ facebook statuses over the last few weeks. Many have been writing about the things and persons for whom they are thankful, and it has been neat to see people espouse an attitude of gratitude. … Continue reading →

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