Tag Archives: Spirituality

A Song of Unity from Long Ago

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

A man was enjoying the freedom found in the wilderness of the young nation of America. He was living any way he wanted to, not having a moral compass, but doing what he wanted, when he wanted, regardless of any … Continue reading →

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You Can Get Your “Shout” Back

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

First, let me just add, I’m not a Pentecostal, but I do occasionally find myself in the position of shouting in worship.  The Holy Spirit has a way of doing that to you.  Sometimes you shed a tear, sometimes you … Continue reading →

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How Loving and Leading Can Be a Faithful Response in Today’s Church

Posted on October 17, 2015 by

I have developed a deep love for southwest Virginia. I am so blessed to have met many exemplary people who have lived faithful lives and died faithful deaths here. There are some wonderful, loving ways people are living their lives here as disciples of Jesus Christ. It isn’t a vast wasteland at all. Continue reading →

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Dancing On One Leg

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

My son doesn’t belong to me.  He was born into another family and came to our family about six and a half years ago as we became his foster parents.  Without saying too much, let me just say, he came … Continue reading →

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One God, Many Churches

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

In 1998 the District Superintendent of the United Methodist District where I was serving retired from active ministry.  Some of us felt bad for him since he had chosen to retire from a district instead of a church where he … Continue reading →

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A Palm Sunday Prayer

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Exalted King, humble Savior, O Blessed One, you entered the Holy City with prophetic signs, with shouts, and in faithful obedience to your Divine purpose:  Grant us grace, Lord Jesus, to worship you this day as King, to see in … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

It is my contention that when Christians practice what our faith teaches, the world will grow warmer, and people will experience renewed joy, peace and blessing. Where we have been effective in our discipleship they have. Continue reading →

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