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November 12, 2015
Advent is coming . . . .
Clergy know what Thanksgiving truly means — that Advent is upon us! Over at RevGalBlogPals, the Matriarchs have rounded-up some favorite resources and tips appropriate to the Advent/Christmas season. I weighed in with a few of my own. I also … Continue reading →
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November 6, 2015
“Our Journey Together”
The tagline for Church Women United is “A racially culturally theologically inclusive ecumenical women’s movement.” Church Women United sponsors three gatherings each year. The first Friday of November is “World Community Day.” Today I spoke for the CWU gathering in Frederick, … Continue reading →
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October 26, 2015
Haiku: Polarization
Last October I posted a Fall Haiku, the fall tree with a Stop sign. That was fun, so let’s try it again. On Saturday I visited a friend at her cabin in the Poconos. The trees seemed especially gorgeous! Then I … Continue reading →
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October 22, 2015
When Doing Good Needs Re-evaluation
Today I’m over at RevGalBlogPals as part of Ask the Matriarch. The question posed was about handling relationships between a church governing board, the compassionate ministries of the church (food bank/VBS outreach), and the pastor (who was new to the … Continue reading →
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October 18, 2015
A Peculiar Energy
For the last few Sundays I have filled the pulpit for a small church that has lost its critical mass. Attendance has dwindled to a faithful few, all of whom are running out of energy. Not a happy situation. Still, … Continue reading →
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October 14, 2015
Marking the Date
October 14, 2015 marks my 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). I posted some thoughts in 2013 and in 2010. Today I just want to mark the date. Share This:
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October 6, 2015
The Real vs. The Idyll
idyll | noun — an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one. Do you prefer the real thing? Or do you prefer your idea of what ought to be real, in other words, the idyll? … Continue reading →
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October 2, 2015
Happy Birthday to This Guy!
Creative Selfie Embracing Life’s Mysteries Happy Birthday, Doug!
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September 27, 2015
#HalloWeekends #CedarPoint
Cedar Point is America’s Roller Coast! Dorky but true. For each of the past 22 years, I’ve spent an August day there with approximately 40,000 of my fellow citizens. Since my in-laws live nearby, Cedar Point is part of the magic … Continue reading →
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#HalloWeekends #CedarPoint . . . Can You Caption?
Cedar Point is America’s Roller Coast! Dorky but true. For each of the past 22 years, I’ve spent an August day there with approximately 40,000 of my fellow citizens. Since my in-laws live nearby, Cedar Point is part of the magic … Continue reading →
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