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Learn MoreChristmas in July may be gimmicky, sure. It seems that stores are cashing in on the Christmas in July theme. Christmas is such a hot commercial success—why not make it happen more than once a year. I kid you not, I just saw a “Black Friday in July.” Christmas season begins with Black Friday, then IT…
The Mueller Report Did you read it? I’ve heard a lot about it. I have a friend who read it. Many smart people will tell you they read it. Certainly, every member of Congress will tell you that they read it. I picked up a copy, and started to look through it- but it was…
Remember the story in the Bible…Jesus and the disciples are going to visit the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Martha gets super busy cooking and cleaning, and Mary, well- she just kind of sits around hanging on Jesus’ every word. Who are you in the story? There are a lot of Martha’s in the…
Naaman has a simple request. He is a commander of the army of the king of Aram, a region in Syria. It is because of Naaman that God has given victory to the Arameans. Naaman is a mighty warrior. God loves Naaman. The king loves Naaman. Everybody loves Naaman. Naaman, in one of his battles,…
Rocket Man by Elton John. Most of us know this song, though the lyrics may be a little hard to understand at times. I don’t know the story behind the song. But I just realized the other day that the song is a metaphor. I don’t think the narrator is actually an astronaut. Growing up, hearing…
This morning I am feeling the pressure. You may be feeling it too. It’s music appreciation Sunday and Father’s Day. I was torn, so much pressure. So, because it’s Father’s Day this morning I want to talk about MEN and “manly stuff.” I asked my wife & she said it was okay! Oh yes, can’t…
When I was 11 years old, I decided that I would play hooky from church. I pretended that I was sick. Mom and Dad were buying it I think. They let me stay home, all by myself. As my mom, dad, and two sisters piled into the station wagon and drove away, the first pangs…
Tabitha is a charitable person. Unfortunately, Tabitha dies. Naturally, Tabitha’s friends are distressed and hearing that Peter is only 15 miles away, they send some men to get him. I can’t imagine what they would have in mind. Why would they send for Peter? When Peter gets there, he spends a few moments with the grieving…
Sometimes we pastors get it wrong. I joke about the one time I didn’t say “Happy Mother’s Day.” I heard about it. It was probably my first mother’s day behind a pulpit, and let’s just say I haven’t made that mistake since 1996. I remember when I was a young person watching the youth minister…
This past Monday was Memorial Day. I have always understood Memorial Day to be understood as the recognition of the sacrifice of soldiers who were killed while serving our country. It is a day of red, white, and blue bursting with patriotism and USAmerican pride. It does seem that Memorial Day has taken on added…
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