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Mary Magdalene: The Easter Angel

Posted on March 27, 2018 by John

The Easter Gospel: John 20:1-18 Very often, my wife, Connie, will see me growing cranky looking for something. She says, “What are you looking for?” And no sooner than I name the elusive thing, she finds it. And often it … Continue reading →

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Heatherhope Believes In A Dynamic Church

Posted on May 6, 2017 by John

Easter morning listening to the radio. National Public Radio represents the best of broadcast journalism. But I heard exactly two references to the great Christian Festival Day of Easter. One was an offhand comment, just before the segment with “puzzle … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Coming: Thoughts on Retirement as a Pastor

Posted on August 20, 2010 by John

A pastor retires from the ministry and discovers both God’s New Creation and that his calling truly was to parish life. Continue reading →

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