Tag Archives: Music

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

Sharing my reflections this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. In this quiet place as we gather in … Continue reading →

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West Side Story

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

I don’t like musicals. I like the music in many of them, but I just can’t appreciate singing and dancing through a visual medium. West Side Story included. My wife, however, loved musicals. She went to see West Side Story … Continue reading →

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Wedding Witness

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

I was truly blessed last weekend, watching my grandson Ryan and his now wife Maddi share their vows. A new journey began and I was fortunate to watch it unfold. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate those milestone moments — … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Bullying. It’s a popular topic these days … sometimes leading to tragic consequences. I came across a book recently that deals first-hand with bullying, although set back in the 1970s. I Don’t Want To Be Like You by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Practice

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

You know how much I  value this Five Minute Friday exercise … and the feeling is shared my many comrades in the FMF community. Here’s what Christina has to say, taken from snippets in Five Minute Friday: A Collection of … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Jesus

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Sharing my words from the slanty side of 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. Two men were fishing in separate … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Touch

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Happy Friday. Yes, it’s Five Minute Friday time! You know the drill. We receive a prompt, ponder it and let our fingers translate the words in our minds and hearts. Then we meet at Kate Motaung’s place (in the Community … Continue reading →

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