Saturday, January 15, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - Sin, Modesty, and Civility

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After writing yesterday's blog post, "A Born Sinner," I read a wonderful column by NY Times columnist David Brooks entitled ...
Friday, January 14, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - A Born Sinner

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Over the years I have found the topic of sin to be the source of much tension in my work as a pastor.  On the one hand, my theological tradi...
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - God at Work

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When the poor and needy seek water,   and there is none,   and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the LORD will answer them,   I the God...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - On the Move

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I had a chance conversation with a member of a different church the other day, and somehow the subject of a troubled relationship with a for...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Renewal of Baptism

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During Sunday's worship, following the sermon by Vice-Moderator Landon Whitsitt, we renewed our baptisms.  Thought some might want to se...
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Spiritual Hiccups - Longing for God's Touch

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I've been around sickness and death today, something that happens more often than I like, my being a pastor.  Today I met with a family ...
Monday, January 10, 2011

Landon Whitsitt's Baptism of the Lord Sermon

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Sunday's sermon was preached by Landon Whitsitt, vice-moderator of our denomination.  The sermon was accompanied by a renewal of baptism...

Spiritual Hiccups - Does God Matter?

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Sometimes when I read verses such as those from today's Isaiah passage, I shrug my shoulders and think, "So what?"  So God mea...
Sunday, January 9, 2011

Preaching Thoughts on a Non-Preaching Sunday

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Today celebrates The Baptism of the Lord as we remember Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan River.  Today our congregation had the pl...
Saturday, January 8, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - No Fear

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God is our refuge and strength,       a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,       thou...
Thursday, January 6, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - Pagans at the Party

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Growing up in the church, I knew all about the 3 Wise Men (although the Bible doesn't actually say how many magi were there).  But I...
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Spiritual Hiccups - Losing Our Identity

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My older daughter was home over the Christmas holidays from her Teach for America assignment in New Mexico.  She is teaching elementary stud...