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We Sinners
I’ve been a pastor for about a decade and there have been plenty of surprises along the way- aspects of my job I hadn’t associated with the pastorate. Most of these I’m now accustomed too but one continues to catch me off guard: pastoring those who are leaving the Faith. Having grown up in a…
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The View From Here
Yesterday we braved Sandy’s winds for a look at the lake. We stayed away from the areas where the waves were crashing over the rocks.
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A Phone Call on Behalf of Our Poor & Hungry Neighbors
The news this morning is all about the storm wreaking havoc on the East Coast. It was good to get a text from my parents in New Jersey this morning letting us know they’re doing well, but I know others are in still in the thick of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with those…
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A Christian Nation?
Was America founded as a Christian nation? How you answer this question reveals a certain understanding of American history. The answer may also say something about your view of the role of religion in American government and public live. And, for certain Christians, the answer has to do with a theological understanding of America as…
