The Great Surprise
A retired man became interested in the construction of an addition to a shopping mall. Observing the activity regularly, he was especially
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- Nov 12, 2023
- 7 min
The Bridegroom
Several years ago, the synod office asked me to be the supply pastor for a congregation in Lexington. My mind immediately went back to this
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- Nov 5, 2023
- 8 min
Deliberate Saints
All Saints Sunday. It is a day of remembrance for us. But it is also a day of anticipation. It is a day when we are reminded that there
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- Oct 29, 2023
- 5 min
The Truth
There was a man named Martin Luther -- a priest in the church -- who had been reflecting upon life and the world around him -- and on the
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- Oct 22, 2023
- 7 min
Remember Who You Are
On October 10, 2002, my family and I arrived in Taipei, Taiwan, so that I could begin serving in a call as pastor at The Episcopal Church of
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- Oct 15, 2023
- 6 min
The Good China
During my internship year, Patty and I lived in central Florida — only about 90 minutes from my grandparents. We would often arrive at
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- Oct 8, 2023
- 7 min
Living God’s Plan
There is a common question that I’m sure all of us remembering answering when we were young: “what do you want to be when you grow up?”
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- Oct 1, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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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