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A Tribute to Mom

In honor of my Dad’s birthday last Sunday, I wrote a post about him and his influence on my life, so it only seems fair that I write about my Mom on her birthday as well. J Yes, my parents’ … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Dad

I have been blessed with two wonderful parents. Mom and Dad worked very hard to provide for my sister, Kathy, and me while we were growing up. We were a close family … not just in relationship, but in proximity. … Continue reading

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Nesting (or resting!) in the Word of God

On Sunday mornings, I typically arrive at church about an hour before worship to get organized and spend some time praying in the sanctuary before others arrive. I review the bulletin, make notes for announcements, mark the pulpit Bible so … Continue reading

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Hope and Home

I went home to Indiana for a quick visit this week. I had an appointment for my physical for the Board of Ordained Ministry – and it was my birthday, so it was great to spend a few days with … Continue reading

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On the road again

I have had an incredible week journeying down Memory Lane with friends and family, but now it is time to hit the road again. I will be checking out of my hotel shortly and heading back to Ohio. Yesterday I … Continue reading

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You can go home again … again

After preaching at my home church in Indiana last Sunday night, I wrote a post entitled “You CAN go home again.” This is another post on that theme of going “home.” Last night I enjoyed a wonderful “homecoming” at Holmesburg … Continue reading

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You CAN go home again

On Sunday after church I went home to Indiana and preached at the evening service at my home church, Avon United Methodist Church. This is the church that has officially sent me into ministry; they have encouraged me, prayed for … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd

This week’s lectionary readings focus on The Good Shepherd. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1 NRSV). “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep … I am the … Continue reading

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Home

It has been over a week since I posted something here. I will try to do better. Last week was busy with lots of reading and paper writing before break and I had my weekend UM Doctrine class. On Sunday … Continue reading

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