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Aliens in a Strange Land
We see the grim faces of mothers pushing strollers waiting in lines that stretch for hours. Hundreds, mostly women and children, seeking refuge from indiscriminate bombing. Many have had little sleep and little to eat. Sanitation facilities are in horrid…
Read MoreAshes, Ashes, All Fall Down
A rather unusual experience happened to me one sometime past at the grocery store. Our local store was in the process of being remodeled, and the location of virtually everything has been changed. I’m not sure why this was necessary,…
Read MoreBright and Shiny Church
This Sunday we wind up the liturgical season of Epiphany. Most of our readings have been about the revelation of the Holy in Christ and God’s presence as manifest in the Church – the Body of Christ (see the book…
Read MoreBlessed Are…
In the days of another former president, I would some days wake up, and after listening to the morning news think, “I could do better than that.” With some presidents, that was a more frequent thought than with others. Mumbling…
Read MoreExceeds All Expectations
Every spring our little church in Petersburg would host what was called “Soup and Sandwiches.” This was an opportunity for cannery workers who lived in what was known as “Tent City” an opportunity for a good meal and fellowship. Most…
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