Thoughts on John Wesley, UMC, life, faith, and anything else!
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The Hardest Thing to Believe
It’s taken me a while to believe it, and if I’m completely honest, I’m not sure I believe it now. Maybe instead of belief, I should say that I’m coming to believe. Or, at least, trying to. The Bible tells us that humanity was created in love and through love. We were not only created…
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I was Scammed!
You never think it will happen to you, but then it does. I’ve watched numerous news stories about how scammers operate. So I know not to answer unsolicited texts from people I don’t know. I’ve seen how scammers will try to get you to believe that you have to give them your information or you…
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A New Season: The Beautiful Formation of God
I’m back! I’m dusting off this site after a couple of years because I will be retiring from pastoral ministry in 3 weeks. After 35+ years as a pastor, I will be able to focus on other things. Things, I believe, God is leading me to. My main area of focus in retirement will be…
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Uninvited Visitors
Hello, Old “Friend”: I’m sitting on the couch, minding my own business, when the doorbell rings. With a reluctant sigh, I stand up, a little disgusted that I’ll miss some of the ballgame, and open the door. “What are you doing here?” I blurt out, both surprised and annoyed. It’s been a while, but the…
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Stuck in a Rut? Try the ‘Costanza Approach’ to Shake Up Your Life
The Epiphany of George: In the classic Seinfeld episode “The Opposite”, the lovable but often hapless George Costanza makes an epiphany – everything he’s ever done in his life has been wrong, resulting in a life that is the complete opposite of what he wanted. Determined to turn things around, George decides to do the…
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The Decluttering Dance
The Creeping Chaos: First, it was the books. Sprawled across my floor, pages opened, patiently waiting for me to read them. Then, I noticed the cables snaked across the floor, waiting to trip me up. Then there are the good-intentioned projects, sitting half-finished in various corners. When did this happen? Didn’t I clean this place…