Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Corporate Prayer

Corporate Prayer Scripture “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading

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She Said She Felt Down

She said that she felt, “down”. Then she put her head on her desk. I have no remedy for “down” so I sat and listened.  She talked for about twenty minutes while she worked and I sat in a chair … Continue reading

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I’ve Seen The Light!

I’ve seen the light! Call light that is. There can be now no doubt about it that if we chaplains want to follow God’s will on a daily basis then all we have to do is go where the call … Continue reading

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It’s Okay To Be Drunk?

One year at our annual conference, the bishop addressed the assembly prior to the ordination of new pastors. This bishop had a severe limp, which made his walking difficult and unsteady. He told of coming out the front door of … Continue reading

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Genghis Kahn And Me

Did I tell you about my trip to New Orleans two years ago?  (Well, if i did you’re going to hear it again.) My wife and I were moping around the condo on a Saturday afternoon.  We both had five … Continue reading

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To Be “58″

I’m 58, though everyone says I look 57. Is 58 the age to slow down preparing to coast to the finish line? I used to say “Yes”, but now I’m not so sure.  At 58, I am realizing that I … Continue reading

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Helping Nature

When my son was about six years old, he and a friend discovered a robin’s nest  with three eggs in it, in the shrubs along side of our house. Of course they were full of questions, so we explained how … Continue reading

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How to Forgive And FORGET

How to forgive and FORGET. How many times have we heard that we are to forgive and forget?  The forgive part is not that hard but the FORGET part, “forgetaboutit!” How do we forget a hurt?  I have a way … Continue reading

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