goodbye ’09

I tend to think 2010 will be an interesting year. Lord, prepare me.

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outreach

I’ve been pondering this for a while. And I won’t claim to be an expert on this. So, again, I’m just processing here... Our church is making a push for outreach in 2010. One thing we’re planning is “service oriented...

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apology?

I’m certainly not the first to witness this... To my brother in-law... “How much do you spend on cigarettes now, $5 a pack?” “A little less than that, about $40 a week. But they’re not as expensive as my inhaler.” “And why do...

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a son’s honor

Last week, I had the opportunity to take my mom to her oncologist appointment. At first, it felt like duty, but then grew into something altogether different. My mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in early 2005. We were living...

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not necessarily just one thing

It’s good to be reminded, that in the midst of several things and even when seeing others hurting, there is peace. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke...

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transparency

I had a couple of interesting comments the past couple of days about this blog. First, in the disclaimer part, I have joked that “no one” actually reads this thing, And I’m finding that as I have it linked...

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WWI Airplanes

So, definitely an interesting dream last night... I was headed to an audio conference in Evans, Indiana (I know, there isn’t even an Evans, IN, and yes, I know there’s an Evansville, but, it was Evans. Ok?!). Apparently I had...

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Psalm 27

Today is just a Psalm 27 kind of day! Lots of stuff happening around me. At work, on several levels. At church. In the family, immediate and extended. Personally. Spiritually. Physically. Emotionally. Yet, I have a sense of peace. Thanks.

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Dear Mrs. Greiner

It’s been a while since I was in senior English class. I’m not exactly sure how I made the AP class. 2 reasons I wanted AP English, 1). We didn’t have to journal everyday (and here I am, journaling...

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church size

I was recently drawn to look at this post: http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/archives/2009/12/church_size_and.html After reading this post, I realized that our desire to be a "smaller" church has to do with "us"! Wanting to remain a smaller church is pretty self-serving. Now, don't get...

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