ED. NOTE: I SHARE THIS LETTER WITH YOU TO GIVE A GLIMPSE INTO A PASTOR’S HEART AS HE WRITES TO PEOPLE HE LOVES ABOUT A MOST UNEXPECTED CHANGE.
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"LUCKILY, I KNEW THE TRICK WITH THE JEANS. WITHOUT THE JEANS I WOULDN'T BE HERE TODAY, THEY WERE REALLY THE THING THAT SAVED ME."
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…[I]t seems that firefighters in Anaheim, California, whipped up quite a kerfuffle with how they worked around a car illegally parked in front of a fire hydrant…
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The ritual of Ash Wednesday services lends itself to the conflicting emotions of comfort and brutal honesty…
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May we realize that the presence of the cross brings us a perspective that can come from nowhere else - not our physical, emotional, tribal, sexual, or other identities - but Christ. May we embody…
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Our Lord has guided the faithful for millennia through so much, and I think the only fitting way to conclude this pastoral note is to quote the Rev. John Wesley's final words from his deathbed, "Best of all, God is with us."
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This picture was taken last Memorial Day from the hill on which Erin's parents live. The pile of dirt is from a trench that was dug to provide…
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We know florists take advantage of the day to observe the laws of supply and demand….But what of St. Valentine himself?
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[W]hat had been the worst of the experience for her. Her reply: I think in church Sunday morning. It was a lovely morning. We have not had many lovely days.
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Whether the last time you will see The Beatles or something else entirely, we more than likely…
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I am sure that if I had checked with [Erin] about the idea for this Wednesday's Word she would have probably convinced me it was not in my best interest to get anywhere near this topic. Well... 🤷🏻♂️
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I've always dreamt of what a river full of chocolate might look like, but never thought of it coming to pass as a result of an…
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While not coming directly from a biblical source, Benjamin Franklin offered some wonderful advice concerning the foray into a New Year, advice that does contain…
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Let us remember all of our holiday preparations and activities are about celebrating the, "Thrill of Hope." Take a moment right now to reflect…
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One would be easily understood and forgiven if thoughts came to mind from time to time about why are we here, wondering in some dark hours if…
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