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Tag Archives: Celebrate
The Blessing of Our Last Home
On June 18th, I wrote a post called The Mixed Blessing of our Last Home. That seems like ages ago. Now we are a month away from closing on our new home, and we are eager to do that. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Blessings, Celebrate, Love, Marriage, Memories, Our choices, Thoughtfulness, Vacation
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Empty Cross, Empty Tomb, Risen Lord: Alleluia!
Our parents tell us many things, and my parents often told stories about their growing up, their families and friends, the things that were important to them. Both of my parents were good at telling stories, and I loved to … Continue reading
Love and Marriage and All That . . .
Personally, I am a big fan of Love and Marriage and All That… and as today is my wedding anniversary, I hope that you will indulge me a bit. As those of you who know me are well aware, and … Continue reading
Celebrating A Particular Birthday
Long ago, when I was young, in a public high school in Ohio, a remarkable teacher taught his classes a wide range of vocal music. At one point, we learned Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Cantata: “To Us a Child is … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrate, Christmas, Forgiveness, God, Music, Thanksgiving
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It’s a Holly Jolly Christmas . . .
Christmas is just around the corner. The cookies are made (although their numbers dwindle by the day), entertaining is in full swing and festivities are on-going. The calendar is crazily filled in. Sunday, the 24th, will be the 4th Sunday … Continue reading
Reformation Sunday. The Color is Red. 1517 – 2017: 500 Years Focusing on Grace
Dr. Martin Luther, 1483-1546, Augustinian Monk, Professor of Theology, and Reformer – chose October 31, the evening before All Saint’s Day – on November 1, to post on the church door a list of things that he thought needed reforming … Continue reading
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Tagged All Saints, Celebrate, Faith, Forgiveness, God, History, Reformation, Sin, Thanksgiving
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Laughter, Friends, Celebrations and Good Food
Adventures and laughter – coupled with fun friends and good food – sure are balm for the heart. Sometimes the curve balls of life make us so short-sighted that we forget about how good things are. Thankfully, some people and … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Celebrate, Friendship, Love, Marriage, Memories, Thanksgiving
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