Monthly Archives: July 2011

Grace

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

Jilly is 12 years old.  She is the step-daughter of the Youth & Children’s Minister, SF.  Jilly has a bit of a wild streak in her that is attributed to the influence of her mom. My youngest daughter loves Jilly. … Continue reading →

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Great Love

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

No greater love has one man for another  than one lays down his life. We easily accept this idea on the surface.  Growing up in the church, there is an understanding that Jesus did that.  It is accepted – perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them … Continue reading →

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Job Frustation

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Hmm.  Job contentment.  Ministry effectiveness.  Drive to do. Right now the shepherd is frustrated, hurt and tired of the whole thing.  Sure would be nice to say, “Enough.  Let somebody else do this.”  However, when you feel called to the … Continue reading →

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Surprise Visitors

Posted on July 16, 2011 by admin

A fun story.  Tonight one of the girls set off the security alarm.  Thinking nothing of it, I turned the alarm off and we continued getting ready for bed.  About half an hour later, there was a knock on the … Continue reading →

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The starts of connectedness

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

When we moved about a year ago, I was looking forward to the new.  I was excited to meet new people and establish better routines with a fresh start.  I was ready to engage in friends ship and intertwine my … Continue reading →

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Is the grass greener?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

The shepherd is away on business right now — not church business, but business.  He is being asked how he likes where we are and if it was the right decision.  We could have made a move last year to … Continue reading →

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