Monthly Archive: June 2015

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Fear Not, Little Flock!

Every individual experiences fear. My first youth pastor was deathly afraid of spiders.  I know several individuals who will voluntarily provide an opening in the wall for a new door if they encounter a snake – any kind of snake – while indoors. Many panic when they find themselves in a confined space. I have a hard time with heights....

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Wondering Why

These are uncertain days. People wonder what tomorrow will bring. They are full of questions and anxiety. No one knows for certain if their lives are going to maintain a sense of normalcy or be interrupted by some tragedy or unexpected disappointment. Often, when tragedy or disappointment comes, the question follows; “Why?” I don’t have an answer for the question. The...

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The Groanings of Redemption

All of our children were born by C-section. The first two were born before Dr.’s allowed fathers to be present for the birth. While I was allowed in the room for our third son, I got sick and had to be ushered out before he arrived. I’m really not that big of a wimp. It was an emergency situation at...

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Walking a Straight Path

When I was a child growing up in Baltimore, MD I spent my summers doing what most of the kids in my neighborhood did – exploring the fields and woods near where we lived. In those days crime was almost nonexistent and dangers were few. I was allowed to roam, as long as I stayed within clearly defined limits established...

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