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Aug 2020
Many things ought to get done today. My stack of “to-do” post-it notes has grown and needs to be addressed. There are home tasks to be completed and work to be done to plan for worship and other church-related matters. As I begin to get anxious about all this, that’s when I realize I need to stop for prayer, and then (after this message is finished) take my Friday day off. Remember to join us for worship on Sunday, Aug. 23 as we continue the series, “What Do These Words Mean?” with......
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Welcoming
“Continue to love one another. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 My mother, Donna, lived this Bible verse to...
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Mission
This morning while we were walking, Art and I began talking about all the things that have changed over the last few months. We even began to wonder about which things will be changed...
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Father’s Day, Fires, Juneteenth & a Prayer
Right now I stop for a moment to give thanks for the men I know who serve, lead and love with kind and generous spirits and offer them a “Happy Father’s Day.” Those include...
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Fire and Hope
My puppet, Flynn the firefighter, joined me twice this week for “Who’s With Me Tonight?”* at 7 p.m. on St. Mark’s Facebook. On Monday, Flynn and I talked about how some things like fire...
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Working the Puzzle
One of the satisfying things about working a jigsaw puzzle is that you can put in the last piece, smile and take joy in knowing you’ve completed it. My daughter, Julie, and I are...
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