Category Archives: The Weekend Word

The Weekend Word is the steam you need heading into the weekend. This Friday encouragement should help give you the last push to finish the week strong.

Turning the Why’s? to the Who

My wife turns the news on every morning; she is silly that way. And since she wakes up before me, this means I crawl out of bed each morning to hear some anchor or another bemoaning the latest war, squabble, … Continue reading

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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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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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Diving Deeper into Love

This weekend we will consider “love.” But we won’t be defining what it is or narrowing our definitions with, “You can’t love this or that!” as so often is the case with these sorts of talks. No, what we will be looking … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Weekend Multiple Service Options

With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, you are likely looking forward to spending time with family, having a long weekend, and, generally, just relaxing and welcoming in the summer, as we pay tribute to those who have sacrificed for our … Continue reading

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Get Your “Honor On”

Many schools let the kids out for the summer. Youngsters will use their “freedoms” differently. Some will play video games. Some will party. Some will just, “you know, hang out.” Excitedly,  the students leave school, making plans with their friends … Continue reading

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Rest Assured

The pitter-patter of rain is singing me to sleep.  I’m here in my office, writing a blog post that was supposed to be finished by 10 am.  The day has been part hustle, part bustle, and weary-making task after task … Continue reading

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What’s In the Name?

For Romeo and Juliet, names made all the difference.  The smitten pair just had the wrong last names is all.  If Romeo would have been Romeo Anderson or Romeo Smith, well, a happily ever after would have ensued and Disney … Continue reading

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Men’s Weekend

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for our annual men’s weekend. What this means is that all three services will be unique and we invite you to attend all three services!  Ladies, even though we so rudely crossed you out … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have to Come to Church This Weekend

We don’t tend to say this, but I think it is a safe comment for this week so here goes: “You don’t have to come to church this weekend. The message probably isn’t for you.” I mean, we’re talking about … Continue reading

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