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Remember the time that Jesus’ parents lost him for a day or so? They eventually found him a days walk away, hanging out with the teachers at the temple. He was listening and asking them questions. In the way the story is told, Jesus sounds almost surprised that Mary and Joseph didn’t know where to … Continue reading pragmatically speaking
Read Morewhat really matters? I watched an old Doogie Howser MD episode recently. It’s a 90’s show that ran for a couple of seasons, I was the perfect age to think it was really cool. It’s a sort of “coming of age” story. This kid genius (played by Neil Patrick Harris) becomes a doctor at 16. … Continue reading Doogie Howser MD
Read MoreBusy, busy, busy. Mostly I really like being busy; I feel good when I’ve got stuff to do, when I know that I’m accomplishing things, when my job is clear and I know how to get it done. I don’t like when it becomes a default response, “how’s it goin?” “oh fine, just busy.” I … Continue reading Just Busy
Read MoreThe Bible is such a funny thing. It’s got to be the most common of the Holy Scriptures. Christians carry all forms of it and read it in all different sorts of ways. They consult it in trouble, read it in prayer, read large sections in order and take small sections by memory. Of course … Continue reading funny thing
Read MoreI got to wear my comfy shoes to work several days this week. That’s not always the case. I just depends on how the commitments for each day unfold and what I need to be doing. This week lined up so that comfy shoes were an appropriate choice several times. I really like my comfy … Continue reading comfy shoes
Read MoreIt’s nice when the mornings get cool, it’s like a little gift to start the day. Even if it takes until late October. The cool morning air is really great. It feels like a real gift of the season. It’s crazy to think that happens naturally. Nobody turned down the thermostat down outside. Our little … Continue reading Morning Gifts
Read MoreIt’s not an earth shattering idea to suggest that part of what makes life meaningful is the friendships that develop over its course. Still, when storms are running through bays and over our homes, it’s nice to be reminded. It’s nice to have people to check on, to offer support or shelter to people you … Continue reading Communality
Read MoreIf I had to, I think I could do a lot of things. Necessity is a a strong motivator. Passion can be, but seems like it’s harder for folks to connect with. So often it seems like we talk about what we have to do, rather than what we want to do. Knocked around by … Continue reading obligatory
Read MoreThe rain has been kind of nuts lately. I was at the grocery store this past Sunday when the south side of downtown got absolutely dumped on by a serious thunder storm. Several places on Michigan and some smaller neighborhood streets were completely flooded blocking traffic. I was walking the dog two nights ago around … Continue reading Rain, Rain
Read MoreThis Sunday we started talking about the four core values for our little congregation of the church: Story. Peace. Lineage. Life. We mentioned that the Gospel works best as good news to people who need it. Jesus’ message that his advent means the Reign of God has broken into our world forever and that we … Continue reading deep
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