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I'm just an ordinary guy walking along the journey of life.

The Need for Courage

These Words for the Week are from Eric Ritz, courtesy of Sermons.com. The late Richard Cardinal Cushing, formerly of the Archdiocese of Boston (MA), once wrote about the church’s need for courage. He said, “If all the sleeping folks will … Continue reading

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Looking for an Increase

  The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would … Continue reading

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Prayer Time

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Listen

The Five Minute Friday assignment is to write for five minutes on a prompt word, post it and share with fellow Five Minute friends at Kate’s place on Facebook at  fiveminutefriday.com. Around 100 of us gather round to encourage and … Continue reading

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It’s a Greeeeat Day!

There’s a new lady in my life. I haven’t formally met her yet, but I can’t wait. I received some great news last Friday (Sept. 27) … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the fourth … Continue reading

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Midweek Mirth

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading

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When

So, you want to write a book. For the next few weeks — maybe with a break for other writing announcements or reviews — we’ll tackle the five Ws and the H … that’s What, When, Where, Why. Who, and … Continue reading

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God Is the Great Creator

Today’s Words for the Week are courtesy of Ray Lammie, from Dr. John C. Maxwell as seen on Faith Thought of the Day. It doesn’t make sense not to bring God — the Creator of the universe — into the … Continue reading

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WWJD? WWYD?

Words shared this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Morning Prayer: Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim your praise. Blessed are You, Sovereign God, creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded … Continue reading

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Instant in Prayer

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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