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Another Good Friday Post
Post Views = 970I’ve written about Good Friday many times, so why another post on Good Friday? Because there’s so much to ponder. Because there’s a deepness I’m still struggling to comprehend. Because there’s meaning to it I haven’t yet grasped. I’m still taking it for granted. I’m still misinterpreting. I’m still brushing it off with clichés. You…
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On Becoming Parents
Post Views = 846(Written for my daughters and sons-in-law as they undertake parenting) Your parenting journey is about to begin, a journey that is unlike any other. It’s exciting and so rewarding, but also difficult and scary. It brings moments of joy and laughter, but also moments of pain and tears. It comes with sleepless nights…
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Happy New Year 2022
Post Views = 1051I’m starting this year off in quarantine. The Covid-19 pandemic has been going on for almost two years now. I’ve managed to avoid it up until now. My daughter tested positive for the virus right after Christmas, following two days of family celebrations. And so, now we’re all in quarantine in our…
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A Few Post-Christmas Reflections
Post Views = 767Let every heart prepare him room! Be born in us today. I sing it, but do I mean it? Have I prepared room in my heart? Have I filled up my time, my attention, my thoughts with busyness, things, and programs? Or did I leave room for something more meaningful? Am I…
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A Conversation Between Jesus and a Disciple
Post Views = 1103(Jesus is barefoot and sitting on a chair with other people and children milling about, having quiet conversations amongst themselves. A disciple walks up to Jesus.) Disciple: Who’s the greatest in your kingdom? Am I? Jesus: So, you want to be great in my kingdom? Okay, then don’t grow up. Grow down! Disciple:…
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Movie Review: The Eyes Of Tammy Faye
Post Views = 1008I was privileged to be able to watch this film before its recent opening in theaters. If you remember the Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker scandal of the 1980’s or have heard of it, you will want to see this film. I remember thinking how ridiculous these TV preachers were, especially the…