Monthly Archives: June 2013

Taking a Seat

It has been a long week. And hot too. Between VBS here at the church and being outside and a midweek trip, well, I could use a rest. It is definitely one of those “take a seat” moments. And that … Continue reading

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How Important is “Excellence” to a Church Service?

I was watching an instructional DVD on how to have a church service the other day, and the topic of excellence came up. The presenter’s church is adamant about excellent presentations: engaging sermons, good jokes, compelling videos, talented musicians, seemless … Continue reading

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Dogged-Moxie Wave of Courage

It was a simple thing—procedural, really. With a five point lead, the San Antonio Spurs seemed poised to end the NBA Finals and subsequently be crowned 2013 NBA Champions. So the crew was notified to prepare for the celebration. Yellow … Continue reading

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The Beasts of the Field

By: Judith Hargett And there it was.  I had been expecting it all spring and had been keeping a cautious eye peeled for its appearance so as not to be caught off guard.  And yet, I was.  I stood up … Continue reading

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A Steady Father

Last week, I worked a soccer camp. My group was comprised of girls from 2nd to 7th grade who were there to improve their soccer skills or because their mother had made them come. The attitudes, like the very ages … Continue reading

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The Secret Remains

These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and … Continue reading

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A Look at Murder

It isn’t that often that one shows up to church and hears a message entirely devoted to murder. I mean, shouldn’t we just leave those messages to the, you know, murderers? Save it for the prison ministry or something; I … Continue reading

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The Depths of Love or Lack Thereof

We remember thinking ourselves brilliant, that I know for sure. There we were, a band of misfit 17 year-olds, with a sure-fire plan to turn our Fourth of July party into a pool party, without actually having a pool. No, … Continue reading

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