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If you don’t mind, I’d like to spend a little time this Wednesday, and next Wednesday talking about the Creeds of the Church.  We get new people in our community of faith and they become accustomed … Read More

When do you practice the art of listening? I know you’re going to say you’re listening all the time. It’s not as if you can turn off your ears and just decide not to hear what’s going … Read More

My balcony faces a utility easement that doubles as a walking trail as well. Very nicely laid out and paved. You almost forget its a utility easement for megawatt high power lines when you’re on the walking … Read More

As we approach the July 4th holiday and celebration, I’d like to reflect a little on what it means to be patriotic, and what the Bible has to say about patriotism. In Psalm 33:12-17, the … Read More

If you haven’t paid attention, the month of June has been designated as Pride Month for LGBTQ+ persons to feel affirmed and accepted in their identity. As a part of this month, I was asked to … Read More

I ran across a statement recently that said, “You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.” I really, really like that statement. It can make so clear who and what we … Read More

My new home came equipped with a Ring doorbell. I don’t know who thought of that invention, but it is truly remarkable. Of course, it didn’t come without its complications. For you to get the intended use out … Read More

I got up with tractors on my mind. I know you’re probably thinking I’ve lost it. “What in the world is he going to do with a tractor today?” Agriculture was transformed with the introduction of tractors. These … Read More

This upcoming weekend leads us to the Memorial Day holiday. As I know you’re aware, it is a day of remembrance for all those who served and died in our military keeping us safe and free. It … Read More

Friends, I hope you’re as excited as I am about the upcoming in person worship on Pentecost Sunday. We have been absent from one another for such a very long time. A verse of scripture comes … Read More