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Category Archives: Ponderings
Sacrifice and Connections
The budget crisis leads to thinking about loyalty. If I have no loyalty to the church, why would I sacrifice for it? Why would anyone sacrifice for it? This congregation is very disconnected — the people seem very disconnected one … Continue reading
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Vulnerability
I have noticed a particular phenomenon. When new or less secure relationships share a profound vulnerability, the relationship becomes at risk. There is a lady in the church who is a “closet alcoholic”. She did some rehab at a clinic. … Continue reading
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A “godly” argument
I am sitting in a coffee shop listening. Two men are getting agitated with one anther as they discuss the implications and understanding of God’ law. “If we cannot understand, why try?” Voices rise. “I am in agreement with you, … Continue reading
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Perspective
When my children were young (4-12 years) they were best of friends with another family group. Those particular children had a diversity of racial backgrounds – African American, Native American, and Mexican. My girls were talking about racial diversity and … Continue reading
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Marriage is not fair
When a couple first marries, there is often a sense of turns. The household chores are divided evenly with attention paid to equality. There might be negotiations about who gets the most hated chores or trade offs to get the … Continue reading
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Great Love
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
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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Reflection on Dad
Father’s Day! A time to celebrate the blessing of our father. It is mandated by culture that we take time to reflect on our dads, and since I am a compliant individual, I will reflect. My dad, like most dads … Continue reading
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Paradox
Ever notice the paradox of relationships? The more you are hurt, the more is required of you to heal the relationship. The natural response is to pull into yourself, but healing requires stepping back out there to be hurt again. … Continue reading
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What was God thinking?
Ever wonder what God is doing? Why He chooses the methodology He chooses? I look at the devastation in Joplin, MO after a tornado went through. The death toll is over 100 people. The injuries are awful. The financial burden … Continue reading
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