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Unreasonable
She was such a sweet lady. Petite. Probably in her late 70s. Pretty pink knit hat and matching sweater. Cheerful, smiling disposition. I’ll call her Gladys. And the way she phrased her request as just as sweet as she was.… Continue reading
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Soul Winter
Yep. Just poked my head out the window and confirmed something I’ve suspected for about a month now. IT’S WINTER! (Unless, of course, you happen to live in the southern hemisphere). And by the looks of things, it plans to… Continue reading
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Who Do You Love?
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.” -Jesus (of Nazareth), as quoted in Luke’s gospel; chapter 6, verse 32 This might not shock you to learn but… Continue reading
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Too Long Coming
It is good to see the United Methodist Church finally “grow a pair,” as they say, and take an unequivocal stand on the side of justice and inclusion. It is just sad that it took them so long to do… Continue reading
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Back to the Grind
All I can say today is a loud, “Whew!” Another Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year/Hannaukah/Kwaanza/Festivus season has come and gone and has successfully wrung me out like a wet dishrag. And just to make things extra merry and bright, this year Joan and… Continue reading
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I’m not sure Jesus could have hit the nail any more squarely on the head than when he said this. But here is the question that keeps me awake at night: Do you and I really want to be set… Continue reading
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Christmas Difference
Christmas 2019 is going to be very different for me from most Christmases in my recent memory. For one thing, Joan and I will celebrate this Christmas in a whole different part of the country. That is because on November… Continue reading
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Great Expectations
A friend and I were recently talking about our kids… as parents are wont to do. On this occasion, my friend was telling me about an experience his middle son had with a guidance counselor at the local high school… Continue reading
Russellings of the Spirit 