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In the Blink of and Eye — It’s All About Faith 1
Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a I think you may have sensed a current of deep and abiding faith in these pages. While we mourn Mom’s death, we also celebrate her life and the blessed … Continue reading
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It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like …
Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, encouragement, God, love, prayer, relationships, sermon, Uncategorized, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship
Tagged celebration, Christmas, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, God, holidays, Jesus. Work of Christmas, Life, love, Music, Prayer, relationships, sermon, Uncategorized, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship
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Five Minute Friday — Celebrate
It’s Five Minute Friday time (on Saturday, of course). This week, however, I am going to suspend the rules. I’ll write around the prompt — CELEBRATE — but I know I know I’m not going to stick to five minutes. … Continue reading
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Back in the Pulpit
It’s back to the pulpit for me tomorrow (Sunday). So it’s time for me to ask for your prayers. Of course prayers are always welcome, but especially as I try to communicate biblical truths. Moses. Peter. You and me. Hmmm. … Continue reading
Blind Spots
Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. I heard a joke awhile ago that fits this … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, family, sermon, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged blind spots, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, inspiration, Jesus Christ, relationships, sermon, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, the Pharisees, Uncategorized, worship
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Pray for Me … Again
It’s time for more pulpit prayers. I’ll be leading worship Sunday. I ask the words of my heart and mouth reflect the truth of Scripture and the Gospel. This week’s homily — based on the Scripture readings of Samuel 16:1-13, … Continue reading
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Tagged blind spots, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, Prayer, relationships, sermon, worship
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A Tale of Two Churches
Over a cup of coffee the last time I was in Ohio, I asked my daughter how things were going at her church. She said, “Okay. We’re still trying to get over that 800 active mark.” Hmm, I thought. At … Continue reading
Posted in family, relationships, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship
Tagged christian, church, communication, community, contemporary Christian, contemporary Christian worship songs, DPchallenge, Faith, faith, family, Friends, Mainstreet, music, Prayer, relationships, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship, worship service
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Another Prayer Request
Again I ask for prayers, although it is not really for myself. While our pastor returns from well needed rest and relaxation, I was invited to fill the empty pulpit. I have been planning for it, but I also had … Continue reading
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Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, Prayer, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian Church, worship
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Five Minute Friday — Worship
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://www.incourage.me/2013/08/a-five-minute-friday-free-write-on-the-word-worship.html) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
The Light 