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A Simple Cup of Water

February 11, 2014

The heat index on that summer afternoon in Texas was 105 degrees.  A slight southerly breeze offered the only relief …

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The Unemployed Pastor, The Empty Pulpit: Chaos or Hope?

January 11, 2012

One of the more interesting challenges that an experienced pastor can face during his ministry is to sit in the …

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No Greater Love

November 8, 2011

Veterans Day is a national observance whose significance has waned in recent years.  As November 11 falls on Friday this …

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Words That Hurt and Words That Heal

November 4, 2011

A young mother in her late teens walks into a room where her preschool children are playing.  Their play is …

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Trust in the Lord

November 1, 2011

It was the beginning of a journey of faith on behalf of the church I was serving.  The small Caucasian …

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Becoming A Foster or Adoptive Parent: Which Is Right For Me?

October 28, 2011

This is the second in a series of biweekly Family Friday blogposts that will address the topic of becoming a …

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On Family Sacrifices

October 21, 2011

Today’s blogpost represents a slight departure from what I had planned.  Rather than the second installment of the series on …

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A Matter of Mistaken Identity

October 14, 2011

As lunch dishes are cleared and I turn my attention to the morning’s unfinished tasks, my cell phone rings.  A …

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Who Will Ordain Pastor Jane?

October 11, 2011

It’s a beautiful summer evening in the city.  Traffic is uncharacteristically heavy around the large, downtown church.  Parking lots are …

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Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent: Prerequisites

October 7, 2011

This is the first in a series of biweekly Family Friday blogposts that will address the topic of becoming a …

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