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More Joy … Joy … Joy

I’ve tried to share my time behind the pulpit with you as I’ve gone along. Here’s the latest from Sunday’s message at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church. It’s actually a revisit of one of my first sermons. I liked the … Continue reading

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Saving Faith

We’ve all seen it and many of us have experienced it as well. We put our heart and soul into a dream only to see it unravel before our very eyes. It could be a retail store or a service … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Safe

I feel like I’m on a roll. It’s Friday and I’m working on my Five Minute Friday contribution. Okay, it’s late Friday … but it’s still Friday! The exercise involves spending five minutes writing on a specific prompt word and … Continue reading

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An Itinerant Preacher

I’m not sure what the formal criteria are for designation as an itinerant preacher. I know it infers traveling to different congregations, although traditionally it’s on a circuit. I’m not sure if I formally qualify, but this Sunday I will … Continue reading

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Hidden Figures

There’s a movie that was released at Christmas — Hidden Figures. It could have waited until Feb. 1 and the start of Black History Month or March 1 and the start of Women’s History Month. It could very well be … Continue reading

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Where’s Waldo?

Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Breathe

This is kind of weird, actually writing a Five Minute Friday post on a Friday. It’s been so long since this has happened. Usually I’m one of the trailers in the group. This week I’ll probably end up closer to … Continue reading

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The Visit

I’ve mentioned before there has been a lot swirling in my head since my incident. I dream and I dream and I dream. I try to write some of them down before I forget them, but this was one I … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Control

I’m here … ready to rock and write. I know, you say its Five Minute Friday. I shrug my shoulders and say do you know me? I actually did have good intentions of getting this written Friday. But as you’ll … Continue reading

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The Church Mouse

I went to a funeral a couple of weeks ago. My Aunt Barb — who was more like a cousin because of our ages — died. It was a typical funeral … catching up with my Uncle Dave and cousins … Continue reading

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