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“They were Methodists, a denomination my father referred to as ‘Baptists who could read.’” ~ Norman Maclean in the film version of A River Runs Through It —– So yeah no then how are we doing these days?
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With gratitude to Dennis McDonald —- An atheist was seated next to a dusty old cowboy on an airplane and he turned to him and said, “Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation…
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Where and How?
“Change. But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed.” (Paulo Coelho) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. (Psalm 32:8) Pop Quiz: where you going?
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Church Music, again
Sent in my direction by several people, and too good not to share (highlights, as is usually the case here, are mine). Somebody remind me again of why we have Church Fights over such things — I was at one…
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Then & Especially Now
Stooping to look in, he saw the pieces of linen cloth lying there, but he didn’t go in. Simon Peter arrived after him, entered the tomb, observed the linen cloths lying there, and the kerchief used to cover his head…
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BONUS BLOG: it ain’t just the pastors
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Then & Even Now
“Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be…
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BONUS BLOG: Wanna Read More Books? part 30, a personal favorite
Ryan Holiday, the author of 15 books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, Conspiracy and Stillness is the Key, calls himself a professional reader.“ That’s really what authors are. A book is made…
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Then & Today
Don’t be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He’s been raised up; he’s here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. — Mark 16:6
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BONUS BLOG: Easter & April Fools Day
Once again, Leonard Sweet says it so well —- The only thing better than for Easter and April Fools to be back to back is for them to coincide . . but we have to wait for 2029 for that…
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