Christmas Mystery
There is a mystery about Christmas that should eternally amaze us; The Almighty God, creator and ruler of all, becomes a child born in poverty. That, my friends, is a marvelous truth. It is why…
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A Prayer For Christmas Preparations
In the midst of all the noise this season, we need a respite. A moment to stop, reflect, and pray. We need an interlude to prepare our heart, mind, and soul for the amazing. This…
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Advent
Christmas is four weeks from today, so it is safe to say we are in the season of Advent. My faith tradition did not place a big emphasis on the Christian calendar, with the exception…
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Thanksgiving Prayer
A prayer for your Thanksgiving Day …. Bless, O Lord, this food we are about to eat; and we pray you, O God, that it may be good for our body and soul; and, if…
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Firecrackers Junkyard Style
We needed a funny way to liven up a boring evening, and firecrackers seemed like a great idea. Steve and I shared an apartment with two other guys, Ron and Ford. They often went to…
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Yo Ho Yo Ho, a Pirate’s Life For Me!
A few days ago I found myself humming the Pirates of the Caribbean ride theme song. You know which one I mean? Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me. We pillage plunder, we…
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Making the World a Better Place
Came across this quote a few months ago about making the world a better place, and I’m still processing it. It rings completely true to me but I’ve yet to grasp all the significance it…
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Dear Pastors, Please Stop Posting Pictures Online
Dear Pastors, When it comes to social media, please stop posting pictures of yourself on stage. Or the stage itself. Or the band. Or the cool lighting. To you it looks like an invitation. You…
