Tag Archives: America

America, Babylon, and the UMC

I do not know how it is going to work out for our country or for the UMC.  But I know God is on the throne.  Continue reading

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The answer to America’s problems

I do not know enough about the Old Testament, and I am a preacher.  I understand most of you who have not been to seminary (and who are not paid to study the Bible) know even less about the Old … Continue reading

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President Obama’s shameful statement

while almost all Syrian refugees are fleeing political persecution, the Syrian Christians are also fleeing religious persecution. Continue reading

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Mixed Allegiances in the WVU Maryland Game

West Virginia University and the University of Maryland play football today at 3:00 in a sold out stadium in Morgantown. It’s a Gold Rush game meaning everyone is supposed to wear gold. And lots of people from our area will … Continue reading

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A hope and a future no matter how bleak it looks

So we hang in there. We keep raising kids. We keep living in this world. All the while, doing our best to tell everyone we love and care about of this future hope. Continue reading

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Being the Church As America changes

The church has to be OK with the idea of being societal outcasts again. Continue reading

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What are the highlights of your life?

Sometimes when another blogger clicks “like” on my blog, I will take a look at theirs just to see what their blog’s purpose is. I primarily write to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to encourage and challenge those … Continue reading

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For God’s sake, let’s live like we have the Holy Spirit within us

I wish I could remember where I heard this certain sermon, but I can’t.  The preacher was talking about a family he knew. It was a mom, dad, daughter, and son.  The daughter was dating a guy who the parents … Continue reading

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Set the pace

Our son Matt was a runner in high school.  One of the most remarkable things about runners is how they can pace themselves.  Matt has a friend Nate who, when he ran in high school, always ran out front thereby … Continue reading

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