Blogs
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Monday Morning Manna: Marked by the High Calling
My local newspaper recently gained national attention with an investigative report on sexual abuse by ministers in “Independent Fundamentalist Baptist” churches. The study revealed 412 documented allegations of sexual misconduct…
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Monday Morning Manna: What is Your Real Name?
During my recent birthday, my social media friends, responded with multiple well wishes. The interesting thing for me was how many different names and titles were used, by those who…
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Monday Morning Manna: First Christmas in Heaven
One of the most treasured memories of my pastor-father (Who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this month, were he still with us.) took place annually on the Sunday between…
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Monday Morning Manna: The Christmas Prayer and Proclamation of One Elderly Woman
Tomorrow is Christmas Day. While the birth of Jesus didn’t happen on the day we call “Christmas” nevertheless, many celebrate His birth on December 25, our Christmas Day. Almost lost…
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Monday Morning Manna: Balancing Compliments
Have you ever received a compliment you loved, but knew it was not only untrue, but was a huge exaggeration? As I concluded a recent Interim Pastorate, the person in…
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Monday Morning Manna: When One Party Ends and Another Begins
Back in the day, when Monday Night football meant listening to Howard Cosell and Dandy Don Meredith, my favorite part came when the game was almost over, and it was…
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Monday Morning Manna: Leaders Who Lead and Some Who Don’t
Years ago, I found myself in charge of an organization that was deeply divided. Every decision was challenged. Every vote was split. As I struggled to lead, a good friend…
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Monday Morning Manna: Thanksgiving Reflections
Thanksgiving is over. By news report, another forty-six million turkeys have been consumed. Calories and memories remain. As I reflect on Thanksgiving past, I am thankful for at least three…
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Monday Morning Manna: Working Toward Perfection
My role models have all been workaholics. Many of these have also been perfectionists. This is a dangerous mixture. Trying to justify such a lifestyle, I searched the scriptures, until…
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Monday Morning Manna: Praying for and with Veterans on Their Day
One of God’s greatest gifts is memory. When we remember, we sometimes sit in a recliner and reflect. Other times we do something in response to memory. Yesterday, people placed…