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Happy New Year
Wow it seems like only yesterday it was New Years day, 2008. Another year has slipped by. A year that has been, well what should I say, difficult but yet filled with many blessings.
We started the year hoping for many good things to happen and we saw them come. Our oldest grandson [...]
Married at 89
Last month I had the privilege of performing a wedding ceremony for my 89 year old father. It is such a blessing that one so late I’m life can still find happiness.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )My Friend John
Earlier this week my cell phone rang. It was one of those calls you never want to get. It was from a good friend of many years Malinda. Her news wasn’t good, Rick, they’ve given John only 2 weeks to live. 2 Weeks? John is way too young, he’s only one year older than me, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Welcome to 2008
Well it’s finally here, 2008. I heard a guy talking on the radio this morning echoing my sentiments on 2007, it’s finally over. He said, “I stayed up to midnight Monday night just to make sure it was over.” I’m excited about a new year, 2007 was filled with a lot of challenges, lost several [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Countdown to Christmas
Well, it’s been awhile since I last posted, gonna have to do better in 2008 – here is the text from my last sermon, on Dec 2, 2007.
CHRISTMAS SIGNS
- From a toy store: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.”
- In a bridal boutique: “Marry Christmas.”
- Outside a church: “The original Christmas Club.”
- From a department store: [...]
My Body is Broken
The following is a poem written by Joyce Iman – Too good not to share.
I seldom take the stairs anymore; they make me huff and puff,
I think my body is broken.
My oxygen buddy never leaves my side, can’t do without it at all,
I think my body is broken.
My sleep is confused, don’t know day from [...]
Amazing Grace
Eph 3:14-21. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Blessed are those who Die in the Lord
(Rev 7:15-17 NRSV) For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. {16} They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; {17} [...]
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