Monthly Archives: December 2007

The Holy Hush of Christmas Eve

Stepping into the Sanctuary during the season of Advent is like stepping into a uniquely beautiful time and space. For those who have a love affair with the church, it’s a time that’s sweetly beautiful in an indescribable way that … Continue reading

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The Morning of 200 Conversations

Back in the early days of television, the announcer would claim, “there are a million stories in the naked city …” When I became a pastor I finally understood what that meant because within every congregation there are stories unfolding … Continue reading

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Falling Off the Turnip Truck

I have a confession to make: I have become the target of a series of dastardly plots of criminal proportions. As a pastor, I must confess I have been tempted to sin and commit crime like no other pastor by … Continue reading

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Holy Grain and Grapes

Every time I lift the brass lid on a stack of communion trays, I’m startled by the intensity of the aroma of the Welch’s Grape Juice. It’s as if the smell has been held captive and needs desperately to be … Continue reading

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