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Turning Points: Where the Church Has Been and a Look at the Future

On Jul.30.10 , In Unfiled by

Title: Turning Points: Where the Church Has Been and a Look at the FutureLocation: Crossview Lutheran ChurchLink out: Click hereDescription: This series (come and go as you need to) will explore the major “turning points” in the history of the Church and will also take a stab at looking at what the trends might be […]

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Toy Story 3: Incredible

On Jul.14.10 , In Unfiled by

My wife and I took grandchildren to see Toy Story 3.  I went expecting a children’s movie.  I was curious, though, because I had read an article in the paper that said that Toy Story 3 made men cry.  I thought that sounded strange.  Well, I didn’t sob but I certainly got a bit teary-eyed […]

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Attitudes about Average

On May.14.10 , In Unfiled by

I heard the most interesting quote today.  I think I may like it, but I am not sure.  The quote offered was this:  “average is at the top of bad and at the bottom of good therefore we must strive for excellence.”  I live in Lake Wobegon where, as you know, everyone is above average […]

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Transitions are sure interesting……

On May.13.10 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

Right now I am in the process of retiring from something that I have done for 24 years and, in addition, preparing to move into something totally new.  Ambiguity is the name of the game as things wind down in some parts of life before the new parts are ready to take wing.  It is […]

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A Struggle With Hospitality

On May.09.10 , In Spiritual Formation by

To welcome the stranger and to offer hospitality in the name of Christ is something that is very important to me.  I am discovering though that I am finding that I struggle with this concept.  If I truly believe in welcoming all as Christ, then that should mean all, regardless of what they say or […]

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