Tag Archives: Christianity

So Close!

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of my spiritual heroes. For those that may be reading this and not be familiar with Bonhoeffer, he was a German Lutheran pastor, professor and openly opposed Hitler and his Nazi worldview. He saw the national church … Continue reading

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Trouble with the Curve

One more baseball story! Only 15 days until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training!As I have shared before, I grew up on baseball diamonds. And through my teenage years, I enjoyed a lot of success on those diamonds and … Continue reading

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Comin’ In Hot!”

I hated to see it! This couldn’t be good! As I backed out of my driveway, a spot appeared from under my truck. Something was leaking and puddling on the concrete. I checked all the fluids and it all seemed … Continue reading

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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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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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Imagine There’s no Christmas

In 1971 John Lennon composed what would be the number one song of his solo career. The lyrics encourage the listener to imagine a world living in perfect peace. Peace brought about without the barriers of national borders or divisions … Continue reading

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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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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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