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Doing something well

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

This has been a frustrating season for me… taxes.  I once thought I would be a tax person.  I did not keep up with the laws, and I lack all the needed knowledge.  After working on getting information for the … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

What is a mid-life crisis?  I think I may be having one. Is it wondering if my life has purpose?  Is it wondering if I matter?

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Friendships

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Friendships are hard for me.  I have very high standards before I call somebody a friend. A friend must be interested in knowing my mind.  A friend must take enough interest to pursue knowing me.  And a friend needs enough … Continue reading →

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Worship with Freedom

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

Today, worship was lead by the music minister, S.  The praise team sounded good.  It was good to have S back. When Ed proposed the sabbatical, it was with a spoken purpose.  Steve had revealed to Ed that it was … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

I want to write.  I want to say something clever.  I want to by witty.  I am not. And I have nothing to say.

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Theology of perfection

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Last night my Shepherd and I had dinner with a prominent couple (Bob and Peg) from church.  They have been involved in ministry for many years.  When I think about people in this congregation who impress me, they are at … Continue reading →

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S back at church

Posted on April 3, 2011 by admin

Today, S and his family were at church.  It was good to have them there.   Funny thing, it was largely insignificant as far as I could tell.  Rather odd to have a front of the room staff person absent … Continue reading →

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Ladies’ Group

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

I attend a Ladies’ Group at church that meets weekly.  Typically 10-12 ladies gather to discuss life, Scripture, and a lesson.  It is a good group to be a part of.  The age range is wide, the life experiences are … Continue reading →

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Forward Thinking

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

It is kind of fun — I am thinking about ministry ideas again.  My mind can wander to things like a church picnic and a talent show.  I can ponder the format of a ladies’ Sunday School class.  It seems … Continue reading →

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Church’s Reaction

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

The Shepherd had 2-3 people ask about Ed’s resignation.  A church of several hundred people and there are 2-3 people who are interested in the resignation of an elder.  Either the people are indifferent or beat down.  Is there another … Continue reading →

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