Thoughts on John Wesley, UMC, life, faith, and anything else!
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Ghost Ranch: Day 1
I arrived, checked in, and unloaded all my stuff. At dinner, I talked with a man who gave me two important pieces of advice while staying at the ranch. First, he told me the moon set at about 3:30 am. Second, he shared how he had become dehydrated during the week (he was leaving the…
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Ghost Ranch: Day 0
In a few hours, I will be leaving my hotel and traveling to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. I have no idea what to expect. I learned about Ghost Ranch on a Lilly Podcast as they talked to another Clergy Renewal Grant recipient. As I looked further, I decided to give it a try…
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A Prayer
Here’s a prayer I found during my reading. May we allow the Holy Spirit to move in us, to lead, guide, and teach us so that we might become more like Jesus, loving others as he has loved us. Breathe in me, Holy Spirit, that I may think what is holy. Move me, Holy Spirit,…
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Some more Pictures
I’ll be posting some reflections from my week at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Until then, here are some pictures from my time out West (We traveled almost 5,000 miles and went through eleven states) with my friend Curt. Also, a few pictures from Delora and my anniversary weekend in Chicago. Perhaps I should give…
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An Incredible Question
3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— 4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8:3-4 The Psalmist asks an incredible question. What is there about us…
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Pictures On the Way
Thought I’d share some of the pictures from my journey.