Thoughts on John Wesley, UMC, life, faith, and anything else!
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Fleeting Pleasures
What we desire says a lot about us. How often have you had to answer the question, “Why in the world would you want that?” Of course, we can answer why we want something, but we may also realize the other person would never understand the answer. As it has been said, “The heart has…
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What is a Spiritual Practice?
This is part of “The Formative Path” a 2024 Fall Sermon Series at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indiana. For more information and the Weekly Reflection Sheets, go to https://ponderingpassages.com/category/path/ Most people know that spiritual practices such as reading scripture, spending time in prayer, singing, and Bible study are vital to strengthening their…
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Tired and Weary
This is part of “The Formative Path” a 2024 Fall Sermon Series at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indiana. For more information and the Weekly Reflection Sheets, go to https://ponderingpassages.com/category/path/ Some days, when they’re over, I just want to fall into bed. Maybe it’s been a bad day full of challenges, difficulties, and…
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Good Direction
I thought I’d post an update since it’s been a while. Overall, I’m doing well. Little by little, I’m feeling better and regaining strength. Occasionally, I feel well enough to do something and then realize I’m still not where I’d like to be strength-wise. The symptoms I had earlier in the year have pretty much…
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Recovering Day By Day
I don’t know how often I was asked about my pain level. The scale started at 0 and ended at 10. At first, I wasn’t sure how to answer. Since I wasn’t sure what a pain level of 10 was, I wasn’t quite sure how to respond. Then, it hit me. The most pain I’ve…
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A Step Back
I had a bit of a setback since my last update. What started as a call to my surgical team about some swelling in my foot ended with life-threatening concerns and a five-hour ER visit. After an ultrasound, x-ray, and CT scan, I was diagnosed with two acute pulmonary embolisms in my lungs, which was…