Heartfelt Thanks

Sometimes something so unexpected happens that I find that I need to pinch myself to see if I am dreaming.  Sunday service last week began with the usual program of hymns, announcements, choir, and prayer  –  pretty much like any other given Sunday at church.  I never imagined that what occurred this particular Sunday would…

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Parkinson’s Sucks

Have you ever had one of those moments when you hear something come out of your mouth, and the moment you hear yourself say the words, you immediately wish you could take them all back?  Earlier this year, I was standing in front of, well the entire congregation at First UMC, maybe 150 people, and…

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Thankful?

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lately, I have enjoyed seeing the thankful posts circulating on Facebook.  Have you noticed them too?  It seems that several of my fellow Facebook friends have taken a “challenge” this month to list something…

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