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Tag Archives: Worship
Ill Suited for the Task
In second grade, I started taking piano lessons with my aunt, my Dad’s older sister. It wasn’t negotiable. My three brothers had done this as well. I was a mediocre student at best, my aunt had little interest in allowing … Continue reading
A Purchase, A Waitress, A Pig, and An Accident
I have mentioned in the last two blog posts that my refrigerator with freezer, along with my washing machine, had died. I called and scheduled two appliance wizards to come and tend to these appliances. The washing machine was easily … Continue reading
The Advent of Our God and Politics in Places of Worship
Some time ago, one of my readers sent me a private message asking if I would discuss whether Pastors, Rabbis, Priests should address current political issues when teaching or preaching to the gathered faithful. Although I know what I think … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Church, Education, Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Politics
Tagged Abortion, Advent, Changing hearts, Christian witness, Clergy, Faith, Friendship, God, History, Our choices, Thoughtfulness, Worship
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Thoughts on 1517 and 2020
On October thirty-first, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the Castle Church’s door at Wittenberg, Germany, to voice his concern and objection to some of the church’s practices. He chose the day because the faithful would be attending church … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, Heaven, Life in these times, Love, Marriage, Mental Health
Tagged Death, Faith, God, Grief, Heaven, Liturgy, Love, Marriage, Music, Reformation, Worship
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Old School Musings
I miss the public world I used to inhabit. Perhaps you remember it? Sometimes I think that maybe I just imagined it all. Sadly it seems such a long time ago. When I was a kid, it seemed as if … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Education, Family, Life in these times, Marriage, Politics, Responsibility
Tagged Children, Divorce, Education, Faith, History, Money, Our choices, Parental responsibility, Worship
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The Intersection of How We Speak and Wanting a Seat in the Pew…
The post that follows is one of my earliest — and something that bears repeating. Especially now — in 2020! This last Sunday my husband and I accepted an invitation from friends to attend church with them. It is a … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Life in these times
Tagged Blessings, Changing hearts, Christian witness, Clergy, Divorce, Faith, Music, Sin, Worship
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Nothing Prepared Me For This
I had a wonderful evening last night with my brother and sister-in-law. They had invited me to join them for dinner. The food was delicious, the view from their patio lovely, the evening weather beautiful, the company perfect. After loitering … Continue reading
Tears in Church
All of my adult life, I have had trouble with crying. When you cry in front of people who do not know you well, it is often alarming to them, and an embarrassment to you. I am writing this on … Continue reading
Theological Sorrow
As I have written before, because of sickness, we are homebound these days, and we have updated our funeral plans and our obituaries. Not because we are at death’s door, but because we want to make such plans precisely when … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, Friendship, Heaven
Tagged Clergy, Death, Friendship, Funeral, Illness, Liturgy, Memories, Music, Worship
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A Small Lenten Offering
The days of Lent are traditionally a time of contemplation, introspection and, renewal of faith. Beginning with the ashen crosses on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday, we walk with the Lord, until we stand, beneath the cross on Good Friday. … Continue reading