Monthly Archives: December 2013

Joseph’s Fear and Ours

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

The following is a sermon I prepared for Advent 4–December 22 at First Lutheran Church in Lee, Illinois. Icy roads caused the cancellation of the service, so, I offer this sermon for the members of Lee and for anyone interested. … Continue reading →

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Students well pleased with Gordon Watt clinic

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

                    Handler after handler walked off the field thrilled by the improvements their dogs and their handling made in a very short time.   Gordon Watt, Irish, English and World Champion … Continue reading →

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Jim Smith, Julie Cork, and Real Faith

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

A 26 year-old hipster comedian held forth on Comedy Central a couple of weeks ago. My wife and I laughed at him for a few minutes as he did his impressions of drunk young women and his friend who acted … Continue reading →

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