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Awhile back, I read some posts of (young) United Methodist clergy stating why they stay in The United Methodist Church. I finally took some time to put part of our story in writing. Joleen and I became members of (and pastors in) The United Methodist Church 11 years ago. We did not grow up in … Read more
Tonight, I participated in the Clearfield observance of the National Day of Prayer. I was asked to lead in prayer for “personal revival.” I don’t normally write out my comments/prayers, but I wanted to for this event, so here it is. My Prayer for Revival There aren’t many things more dangerous to life–to spiritual life–than … Read more
I have always been interested in web design (well, at least ever since the Internet has become part of our lives). I built my first website in 2001, a website for young leaders (later discontinued). And, in my previous pastoral appointment, I built a website for the church. I didn’t build this blog/site, but I … Read more
One of the things that Joleen and I have noticed as much as anything else in the 14.5 months that Ethan has been with us is that, because he is so observant, we have to pay attention to everything — the sound of the car driving by outside, sirens, the fan that comes on in … Read more