every new moment is a fresh invitation to live!
an encouragement to really live!
The Butterfly Initiative (going viral in a good way)
Our children's ministry folk are not just coloring butterflies, they are deploying them
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in grateful memory of a beautiful soul
...the love of God saturating his countenance and light spilling out all over the place
Democracy: use it or lose it!
this November I'll be voting for "America"
“Be Like Vollis” – a day at the Wilson Whirligig Park
here's my take-away from this. Spend more time with your grandchildren (of course) but, also, be like Vollis Simpson.
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it has been 43 years since our epic first date
Out of [God’s] fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:16 February 4. Today is always a celebration. Granted, Rebekah and I enjoy any excuse to mark an occasion: Our wedding – August 18; engagement day – October 7; birthdays; ordination; moving to Wake Forest (our first Sunday here…
Second chances (kind of a Holy Mulligan…)
Salvation is not just a gift we receive, it's an initiative we participate in
Does a Boy Scout really retire? (Congratulations John Akerman)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against things like this. – Galatians 5Galatians 5 Just so you know, this is going to be an impossible post. I’m writing about my friend John Akerman’s retirement, so it has to be understood…
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Joseph: more than a bit-part in the manger scene
Jesus came to set the world free from what hems us in (including from sexism)
Children and Advent – won’t you join the party??
Children are a non-stop party!
