Category Archives: personal

Pastoral Note: Changes

It’s not for me to say whether, or how, it will affect any of you, dear readers and parishioners. For me, there are changes. In ways large and small, we live in the time of Peleg again (Genesis 10:25). It’s … Continue reading

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Just Thinking — Or Not

This is your chance to get to know me a little better. I share what follows as a consequence of my divine calling, but this is not central to my message. While there are prophetic elements, I’ll note carefully when … Continue reading

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Silent Thunder

I can’t tell you. A fresh measure of grace has been granted us here. As with all things divine, it’s ineffable. I suppose if you were here with me, you might get it. Maybe you’d understand on some level because … Continue reading

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Parish Update: Late November 2014

For those of you praying with us about our needs, the “new” car is working fine. With the amount of donated funds left after making the purchase, the first thing we did is buy brake pads for all wheels and … Continue reading

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Transportation: Rejoice

We have wheels. Thank you for all who prayed with us and contributed in other ways. Tonight’s Bible lesson on Psalms will be put off until we can finish the brake work. It’s not tragic, just something neglected by the … Continue reading

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A Few Minutes of Worship

I have crappy days, too. Would it surprise you? Much of my ranting about the Germanic mythology and the sour mood in things like Beowulf arises from having inherited a major dose of that sourness. That is, I live with … Continue reading

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I Hate Garlic

Sister Wildcucumber will probably have a wild fit about this, but it’s the truth. Let me explain. As a child, our family income never amounted to much. We ate lots of homemade hamburger patties for dinner. I’ve never gotten much … Continue reading

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Crisis Averted: Allergies Reduced

Re: Prayer Request: Endless Allergies — Thank you all for your prayers. The Lord has heard. It’s not a healing miracle as you might think of it, but the Lord has revealed what it will take to avoid so much … Continue reading

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Prayer Request: Endless Allergies (Updated)

Update: It’s the house, folks. Apparently it’s mold and it’s getting critical. When things freeze, I’m sure I’ll be okay for the most part. I’m going to check into dust masks, etc. And I could feel your prayers today. Original … Continue reading

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Hunting for a Vehicle (Updated)

I noted previously a prayer request for another vehicle. One of our regular readers asked for a better accounting of how we are doing this. It seems to me I have no reason to keep this so very private if … Continue reading

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