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The title comes not from my own words, but from the pen of David J. Lose in Feasting on the Word. They are good words for the season of Lent that began with ashes on our foreheads last Weds and … Continue reading →

It was a tough week.  The stock market on a roller coaster.  30 soldiers dead in one helicopter attack in AFghanistan.  The famine continues in Somalia.  London was afire with riots and looting.  What makes this so tough is none … Continue reading →

The story of the Feeding of the 5,000 according to the Gospel of Matthew (14:13-23) is a familiar one.  It was most likely an even larger crowd since Matthew’s account counted only the men, mentioning that there were women and children also … Continue reading →

In the midst of the summer, I’m not sure I’m back in the saddle of posting weekly on this blog, so please bear with me!  Schedules have been different lately.  We worshipped outdoors on July 3, and then I was … Continue reading →

In a departure from what I usually write on a Monday morning, this week’s posting is not about yesterday’s sermon.  In fact I’m not going to write much at all because I’m anxious to get on with the rest of … Continue reading →

We celebrated the success of our extended family of graduates in worship yesterday.  Three high school-ers, several college undergrads, some Master’s degrees, and one Doctor of Ministry — these photos represent a variety of ages and experience.  We are proud … Continue reading →

No, I’m not referring to the latest misguided attempt at figuring out when the world will end.  Why does it not surprise me that Harold Camping is not admitting defeat even though May 21 came and went without drama, rather he has … Continue reading →

If you were presented with an opportunity to impart your wisdom to the world, what life nuggets would you offer?  If you could determine what your legacy would be now while you are still active and alive, what would that legacy … Continue reading →

She came through my line at the door after worship and said, “have you ever read The Lottery?”  It was an unexpected question, and I replied quickly that I had not — but after preaching twice on a Sunday morning, … Continue reading →

It was yesterday’s sermon title.  I used it to describe how we settle back in — more or less — to the routine of our faith once Easter has come and gone.  The so-whats and the ho-hums descend upon us … Continue reading →