Monthly Archives: October 2012

Epiphany at Heatherhope Set for January 6, 2013

Posted on October 23, 2012 by John

You are cordially invited to a winter tradition: Epiphany at Heatherhope.   Come alone, with a friend, or with your whole family. Festivities will be on Sunday, January 6 and run from 4:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. or so. We … Continue reading →

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The Glories of Glum and Sheep Keepers New Year

Posted on October 23, 2012 by John

            Lots of people complain when clouds and rains come. They think it dreary.  Not me—especially when we have endured the long, hot, dry summer of 2012. I complained when there was not a cloud in the sky for days … Continue reading →

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Healing the Body Politic

Posted on October 3, 2012 by John

  Sometimes it takes a painful, physical experience to unlock an imprisoned mind.  It was early sunrise the day after our country’s birthday.  I had hardly slept a wink that night.  Now I was on my way to the hospital … Continue reading →

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Love, Not Loopholes: Reflections on Mark 10:2-16

Posted on October 3, 2012 by John

W. C. Fields wasn’t the only one who to read the Bible “looking for loopholes.” The Pharisees were noted experts in God’s law codes, and yet they wanted to know Jesus’ opinion: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce … Continue reading →

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