Tag Archives: Faith

Country Christian — No. 5

Country Christian — a genre of country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). Since then I decided … Continue reading

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A Year in Review

Anniversaries are a recognition of milestones. My wedding anniversary is Aug. 31. The anniversary of my wife’s death is Sept. 27. The anniversary of my entering the journalism field id Dec. 8 (part time) and Feb. 14 (full time). And … Continue reading

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Country Christian — No. 6

Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). … Continue reading

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My Wife, My Friend, My Love on our Anniversary

Forty-five years ago, almost to the hour, I was in the courtyard at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ, contemplating the biggest decision I had ever faced in my young life. It was there I experienced … Continue reading

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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

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Country Christian — No. 7

Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett (10/13), way back in October. As … Continue reading

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Country Christian — No. 8

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading

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Country for the Soul — Part 2

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading

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Country for the Soul I

My Five Minute Friend Lisa Jo Baker posted this recently on her Facebook page: “Sometimes there’s nothing so good for the soul as country music.” Amen, Sister! I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Small

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://lisajobaker.com/2013/08/five-minute-friday-small/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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