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freedom’s respect, respect’s freedom

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Today is national Flag Day, a day for celebrating the flag and the country it represents. The country of the United States of America. Our country. I, along with many thankful Americans, hung my flag out on the front porch … Continue reading →

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seeing jesus

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Originally posted on Chewing the Cud:
I arrived early in the morning to begin my day as chaplain on duty. After checking in I made my way to the pediatric chronic care unit to check on Martin. Martin was thirteen…

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little bits of redemption

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Now that I’m preaching regularly I thought I might share some weekly messages.  Since I don’t use notes when I preach I’m sure this message came out a little differently last Sunday but I’ve written it so that you might … Continue reading →

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making space

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

This morning I’m as excited as a kid on the first day of school. I’m starting my new call as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kingsville! My living room is full of boxes stacked to be put in the car. … Continue reading →

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a beautiful mess

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

It’s right about dawn Christmas Eve morning. All is still and calm. I love this time of the morning when the whole day is full of possibility. What I’m chewing on is… birth. Specifically the birth of Jesus. Thousands, maybe … Continue reading →

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in the aftermath

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

I read there was a guest preacher preaching at The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas yesterday. I, too, was a guest preacher yesterday at a small close knit church community in Corpus Christi. I had been with this … Continue reading →

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wising up

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

There are three things I would tell my younger self. Besides relax, relax, relax. Three things that would have saved me much angst when I was younger if I had known, and embraced them. The first is, it is not … Continue reading →

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