God
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To Live Like Dolly
The world is a little darker today. As if we needed that. One of the great beacons of human decency – Dolly Parton – no longer lives, sings, laughs, or beams here among us. I should start this tribute by… Continue reading
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Living in Tickle Nation
After a great deal of in-depth, scientific, and sociological analysis (also known as idle noodling while trimming my hedges yesterday), I have concluded that we are a nation that loves to be tickled. Tickled pink, preferably. Here is what I… Continue reading
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On Expectations
What do you expect? What do you expect for the rest of your day today? Personally, I am expecting a sweaty, fun softball game, followed by a few laughs with my teammates and an adult beverage. What do you expect… Continue reading
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To Love is to Sacrifice
Growing up, Memorial Day carried a host of very special, very personal associations. It was a day for a family picnic on the shores of the Scioto River. A day for churning homemade ice cream on the back porch with… Continue reading
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The Land of Eternal Spring
I just got back from a mission trip to Guatemala. I’m not quite sure of my count, but I believe this was either my 10th or 11th trip to the Lake Atitlan region to be a part of a team building houses… Continue reading
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Lay it Down
This week I discovered that, apparently, I’m in love. But not with the one you’d think I should be in love with. I also discovered that this love is not a terribly healthy one. So, here is the skinny; for… Continue reading
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How Does Faith Help?
“The distinction between… personal religion and social religion which we are wont to make, must forever remain artificial and unrealistic.” As I scan the landscape of this country in which I was born – a country I once saw as… Continue reading
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The Both/And God
While the day of Festivus (a fake holiday, made up by the creators of Seinfeld and celebrated annually on December 23. For more about this mythical festivity, check out this link: https://www.history.com/articles/festivus-meaning) is officially a day for the airing of grievances, allow… Continue reading
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Home Sweet Home
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and be their God…” Revelation 21:3 It has been exactly six years since… Continue reading
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Much ado about trash cans
If you aren’t familiar with renowned cardiologist Dr. Robert S. Eliot, you are certainly familiar with his most famous quotation. In a 1983 Time magazine article about cardiac health, Dr. Eliot advised readers, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”He then continued with his now… Continue reading
Russellings of the Spirit 