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Retreat Memories

A long time ago when I was a senior in high school, I went on a spiritual retreat with my classmates. It was a two-night sojourn at the Immaculata Retreat House which was located in Willimantic Connecticut for over 60 … Continue reading

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How Do You Do It?

I might have done better as a pastor if I ever could have figured out how a person becomes a Christian. Yes, I know about Baptism. I am grateful that the Holy Spirit works in Baptism to make us part … Continue reading

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Tying Your Shoe

During my freshman year of college I took a baby programming course, and I remember (which is amazing, since it was the fall of 1961) the first assignment very well. The professor asked us to write detailed instructions for tying … Continue reading

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8 a.m. at Joy

It’s an ongoing story, actually. God’s story, with a chapter that is played out every morning in Swenson Hall, where church work blends with a recovery meeting. Many of you reading this are members, so you know the particulars. You … Continue reading

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Jeremiah

Jeremiah lived in very difficult times.  God continually spoke to him, words of warning for the evil, injustice and idolatry around him in Judah.  Jermiah had to stand alone against the crowd, for he spoke “uncomfortable truths” to the people … Continue reading

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Clear Sky

When the sky has a few random grey clouds, yet the sun is shining, I just love it when the rays pour through the clouds.  Immediately, I picture it as heaven and my loved ones shining through to let me know … Continue reading

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Caretakers of the Earth

I just came in the house from doing a little gardening. After a cool drink and a little rest, I started thinking about my garden a bit more. One of the things I like about living in Florida is I … Continue reading

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Reflections on Hummingbirds

 Recently, I was blessed with a couple of encounters with these tiny, fast moving, fascinating creations. Well, it was one encounter with a hummingbird and one with a hummingbird moth which I thought was a real hummingbird until I did … Continue reading

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Words Fail Me

So here comes one of those quotes that is going send your brain into a spin. “Everything that is said or written about the Holy Trinity is in no way really so or true.” What! Is this some atheist spouting … Continue reading

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Dialing it in . . .

Most of us have probably been accused, at one time or another, of joining in an endeavor but not giving it our best effort! The common expression for this is “dialing it in!” I’d like to share with you a … Continue reading

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