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June 5, 2013
Finding Myself in Church
I knew it was going to be a special worship service when I heard the Introit, a stunning rendition of I Ain’t Gonna Study War No More (by our tenor soloist, Bob McDonald). Last Sunday we had a guest preacher at … Continue reading →
June 3, 2013
The Devil in the Numbers
One of my life goals was to write a book and have it published. It took fourteen years of sustained effort to accomplish that goal. During that time, I treated writing as a 20 hour/week job. I wrote two novels, … Continue reading →
May 31, 2013
Friday Five: Transformations
Over at RevGalBlogPals, Mary Beth poses this week’s question: For today’s Friday Five, share five occasions or events in your life that have been turning points…when you have felt like a new thing was being born. You can refer to … Continue reading →
May 28, 2013
Cosmic! Did you hear the Thunder Roll?
On Trinity Sunday I preached a sermon titled “Cosmic!’ using Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 8. I also referenced a movie called “The Overview Effect” which is definitely worth your time. It features great images from spacecrafts, and is narrated by … Continue reading →
May 20, 2013
Hair Again
My husband and I went onto our breezeway so I could cut his hair. That way there’s no need to sweep up afterward. Scissors in hand, I asked him: “How long have I been cutting your hair?” “As long as we’ve … Continue reading →
Hair & There
My husband and I went onto our breezeway so I could cut his hair. That way there’s no need to sweep up afterward. Scissors in hand, I asked him: “How long have I been cutting your hair?” “As long as we’ve … Continue reading →
May 19, 2013
All Together
The Pentecost story in Acts 2 begins with this sentence: They were all together in one place. The they is the disciples and other followers of Jesus and the time is 10 days after Jesus had disappeared into the clouds. … Continue reading →
May 17, 2013
Friday Five: Be On Your Way
Over at RevGalBlogPals, Deb posted a poem by Rumi, and asked 5 questions: It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. So in thinking about our life’s journey, … Continue reading →
May 15, 2013
Out Of Control
Two things. Today my mother is having a minor surgical procedure on her spine, to attempt to relieve the chronic pain in her legs. I know she is both hopeful and nervous. Surgery is certainly an experience of giving up … Continue reading →
May 13, 2013
Praying on Mothers Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and, as usual, I solicited “Joys & Concerns” from the members of the congregation, and then offered a “Prayers of the People.” Each week I begin by sharing a brief quotation from a wise spiritual mentor, … Continue reading →
