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Learn MoreThis past summer a favorite band of mine, The Who, was performing a concert at Fenway Park in Boston. I know that many people like the band and their popular songs. I am a really big fan. The Who was my first ‘favorite band.’ I was the kid who obsessed over their albums. They have…
Peace, Hope, Love and Joy- the Four Sunday’s of Advent I am on the other side of 50. Chances are—I’m on your side. I’m doing things now that I’d never thought I’d do, like drink tea and listen to public radio. I follow the political landscape and watch one football game a week. I reflect…
The other day I went in to a McDonalds. I was on the road and I wanted something quick and inexpensive. I grew up in a world where fast food was a treat. I was a latch-key kid, so when I first got my driver’s license and had a part time job—I would go and…
What a “Pledge” to our church means. Years ago I saw a posting on Facebook. A woman was very sad that her 250 year old church was dissolving. While this is sad news, I was saddened by one or two of the comments. One woman suggested that the church have a bake sale. Yes, a…
Pastoral Care Teams On Rally Day, September 15, the Deacons unveiled a new way of offering pastoral care to our church members. We have formed five separate ministry teams… Meals– provide meals, or baked goods Visitation- visit with members Home Needs– help members with small jobs around the house Transportation- provide rides to appointments, church,…
Jesus raises the question, “Is it lawful to cure people on the Sabbath?” He is asking the lawyers. But they don’t answer. Curing people from a chronic or terminal illness is not in the rules. So, Jesus cured anyway. Jesus asked a further question. “What if your child, or an animal had fallen into a…
Where I grew up there were train tracks behind my house. We had a very small backyard with a fence, and on the other side of the fence were the tracks. You knew when there was a train on the tracks. There was a low rumble, and then the house shook. The commuter Amtraks to…
I want you to take a moment to think of the most shocking thing you could say (but don’t say it). We know there are words and phrases we can’t or shouldn’t say. When those words are used- it startles us. One of the great parts of humor, more specifically comedy- is when a punch-line…
Ten years ago Facebook was introduced into my life. My wife Julie was talking with a friend about this new thing that you could do on your computer. People had individual accounts and you could post pictures or share your thoughts. There was even a place to put in personal information. I decided to give…
Christmas in July hits you like a surprise. Elizabeth is surprised when Mary comes to visit. Hopefully, not surprised by the visit, or that she stayed for a solid three months. She was surprised that the baby in her womb leaped for joy. Elizabeth says, “Blessed are you among women.” Mary says, “From now on…
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