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Eclipsing a Miracle
It happened…again. That celestial event that had schools closed, airports overcome with travelers, highways resembling parking lots and me suddenly planting flowers in the dark. A total solar eclipse! It was pretty amazing being in the path of totality where at … Continue reading
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Tagged accidents, astronomy, climate change, creation, creator, doomsday, eclipse, God, miracles, moon, solar-eclipse, sun
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Where are the Eagles?
It was my favorite spot to put the kayaks in the river. About 5 minutes from our house. Easy access. Right next to the Sewage Filtration Plant. Wait…What? Hey it was the White River in Muncie, IN I am sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, christian, discipleship, eagles, faith, fear of God, God, Jesus, kayaking
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Reflection!
Our family likes to hike. Our vacations to the mountains have always found us on one or two hikes. In fact, one of the first things we do is map out which hikes we want to go on. We pick … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christianity, faith, goals, Jesus, New Years, prayer, Reflection, Resolutions, Spiritual formation
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Giggles, Fruit and the Source of Joy
I don’t think there is a more joyous sound than the uncontrolled laughter of an infant. Whether it is a game of peek-a-boo, being tickled or the dog is doing something funny. Baby laughter is the best. This picture is … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, christmas, duaghters, God, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus, Joy
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Smells, Stockings and Boxes Under the Tree
I realized after typing that heading and putting smells and stockings in the same title could misdirect where this article is going but I decided to leave it there anyhow. All three of these things have something in common (at … Continue reading
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Tagged advent, berlin, Christianity, christmas, faith, God, hope, Jesus
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Leftovers!
We have officially come to the close of the Harris/Sullivan wedding celebrations. Planning for a year. Wedding on September 22 in Arizona. In October, an Indiana Reception for family and friends that could not make the westward pilgrimage. 40-50 Hoosiers … Continue reading
What Was I Thinking
Back in my youth pastor days, I was appointed as the Pointman for the Alliance Youth in northern Indiana. I was responsible for coordinating and collaborating with 12 Alliance churches to bring our youth groups together 3-4 times a year. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church Leadership, God
Tagged eternity, evangelism, hope, prayer, roller coasters
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Preparations
“Preparations” It’s here! As I sit down to write this, we are less than 24 hours from the big event. My oldest daughter is getting married Friday evening. It all kind of hit me during today’s rehearsal as we stood … Continue reading
The Religious Sampler
Thursdays are staff meetings at the church. After staff meeting, we pick a place to go to lunch and whoever can make it loads up and heads to the restaurant du jour. This week it was Zionsville Pizzeria and their … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, consecration, pluralism, relativism, worldview
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Now What?
I knew it was coming. The warning signs were all around. And then one morning… BAM! My peaceful morning commute through the country was blocked. Road Closed to Thru Traffic. Detour. Now What? I had the perfect route. I had … Continue reading
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Ted Harris - the Power of I 