Authority
I did something terrible when I was eight. I put a thumb tack on the chair of my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Weber. I don’t know why I did
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- Sep 24
- 7 min
The Kingdom is Like...
It’s Paw Paw season! That means I’m out in the woods each day checking for fruit that has fallen. The trouble with Paw Paws is that they
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- Sep 17
- 5 min
Do Not Be Afraid
Stories about Danny and Krehl telling me what I had to do to get into their club: blood from sticker bush; catch a rabbit. I never got into
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- Sep 10
- 7 min
Better
The title of today’s sermon is, “Better.” And the message that I hope you will remember today— after all of the other details are lost and
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- Sep 3
- 6 min
Really Living
Several years ago, I made a bunch of these nutcrackers. I gave them as Christmas gifts to my family and friends and co-workers. It’s a
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- Aug 27
- 7 min
Who Do You Say I Am?
My friend, Mark, was standing in front of a room filled with small children, the summer camp staff who were leading a week of VBS, and some
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- Aug 20
- 8 min
Children of Ham
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it didn’t matter if we were rich or poor; black or white; male or female? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if what moved
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- Aug 13
- 7 min
Quietly Here
He had merely done what God had asked of him. But that was precisely what had gotten Elijah into trouble. Israel had been swept away with
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- Aug 6
- 7 min
Basket Cases
Me in the wilderness of Great Smokey Mountain National Park -- looking for solitude and quiet. In spite of hardship, I enjoyed the trip
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- Jul 30
- 7 min
The Kingdom of God is Like...
Carolina Wrens — perpetually curious. Always exploring, seeking out the best opportunity for a nest — Garage, tool shed, shelf in my barn,
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- Jul 23
- 8 min
Tending Good Seeds
Perhaps you have heard this famous observation: “Teenagers these days are out of control. They eat like pigs, they are disrespectful of
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- Jul 16
- 6 min
Farmers
Some of you may be aware that I recently became a farmer. I contacted the Wildlife Conservation Office about my interest in creating a
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- Jul 9
- 6 min
Stop Trying So Hard
Today’s scripture texts are an invitation to be at peace; to live a life of grace in which we are free to embrace the moment for what it is.
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- Jul 2
- 8 min
Jesus... I am wondering...
At the beginning of chapter 10 in Matthew’s gospel, he tells of Jesus selecting the 12 disciples and effectively, the entire chapter is
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- Jun 25
- 7 min
Don’t You Know?
I learned something this week that I didn’t know before. I learned this week that Paul was from North Dakota! You’re surprised to hear that?
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- Jun 18
- 4 min
The Harvest is Plentiful
My intention today was to listen to my wonderful husband provide today’s sermon. However, God had other plans unbeknownst to either of us.
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- Jun 11
- 5 min
A Hand for the Helpless
Mower wouldn’t start. Neighbor— I don’t know if it is big problem or little— but if you come and look, I know that we’ll know within
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- Jun 4
- 6 min
Mystery Sunday
When I was a kid, I had a book called Two Minute Mysteries, and there were these short mysteries to figure out. One of them was set in a
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- May 28
- 7 min
The First Gift
Many of you know that my family and I lived in Taipei, Taiwan— multicultural. International city. Church had people from all over the world
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- May 21
- 6 min
Ripples
Taylor Swift is on tour. If you don’t know who she is, I’m guessing that you don’t watch TV or listen to the radio very much. She is
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