Month: March 2017
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Halfway – Give or Take
Today, more or less, is the mid-point of Lent. Ash Wednesday was three weeks ago. Three weeks from tomorrow is Maundy Thursday. We’ve had three Sundays in Lent, so far, and, we have three more to go before Easter. At the start of this Lenten Season, I made the following…
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Unconscious Implicit Bias
To the best of my knowledge, my ancestry is predominantly British and Polish. I’m sure a DNA a test might reveal more diversity than that. But, I’m not aware of what that might be. I’ve been tempted to take a DNA test to find out. I’d love to discover that…
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Relationship Restoration (Part 3 of a sermon series called “Restoration” at First Church Coral Spring on March 19, 2017)
Let me tell you about a relationship in my life that’s been broken for some time, but has recently been restored… We had been very close – enjoying lots of time together, traveling together. We’d had highs and lows before, but we’d always managed to fix them – or at…
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Learning to Listen…
My Harley Davidson (2000 FLHRC) came with an electronic fuel injection system, that has always caused me problems. At least annually, the fuel injectors have gotten out-a-whack (that’s a technical term), requiring weeks in the repair shop. Every time, the mechanics have explained that there were problems with the EFI used…
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The Feast Day of St. Patrick
A prayer for the Feast Day of St. Patrick… God our Father, you sent Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who…
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Brotherhood
I’m currently reading through the Old Testament book 1 Samuel. Much of 1 Samuel tells the story of the rise of David, from boy-shepherd to shepherd-king of Israel. David’s story includes his close friendship with Jonathan. Chapter 18 says that these two men felt an immediate bond, and that Jonathan,…
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I wept today…
I wept today. A lot. If you don’t know me well, that might surprise you. But, if you’ve known me long enough, that probably does NOT come as a big surprise. I’m a sensitive guy, and I’ve been known to cry easily, publicly. But, honestly, I haven’t cried for a…
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See Me Through
I was recently given an incredible new worship CD, called, “Able”, by Newspring Worship (Thanks Carol!). I highly recommend it! The second song on the CD is “See Me Through.” The lyrics are… When the worries of the world are on me Your Spirit breathes and leave me longing For…
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Keep It In The Lines, People!
Most places I’ve lived have only required a a single, solid, 4-inch line to separate parking spaces. I’ve never noticed that to be insufficient to guide people safely into a parking spot. But, in Coral Springs, FL, a single line isn’t sufficient. We have boxes – approximately a foot wide…
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