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Here is the Church, Here is the Steeple… Re-writing the Rhyme
A little rhyme I learned as a child goes like this, “Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” There are hand gestures to go along with it to up the dexterity...
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Joy of Every Longing Heart
Yesterday during the “announcements” segment of worship, there were comments about upcoming cookie baking, intergenerational Advent crafts, and other such holiday activities. Then a child raised his...
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Why I Need the Resurrection
In response to the prompt: In 100 words or less, write “Why I Need the Resurrection.” I need the resurrection because a father didn’t live to see his son’s wedding because I pushed the “code” button...
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Community of Healing
A Sermon Preached at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, IL on June 9, 2013. Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he...
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Joy in the Mourning
Photo courtesy of Erin Lang A sermon preached prior to communion at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, IL July 7, 2013 Psalm 30 I exalt you, Lord, because you pulled me up; you didn’t let my...
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Youth Conference Candlelight Service in MontreatPhoto Credit: Mike Erdelyi A sermon preached on August 11, 2013 at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, IL Psalm 139 O Lord, you have searched me and...
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No Longer Taboo
Art by Rev. Shawna Bowman Two weeks ago my spouse was installed as the new head pastor of the church he now serves. For you non churchy types (I sure hope there are non-churchy types who read my blog)...
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Blue Christmas
This time last December 13, I crafted two prayers for Church Health Reader’s winter edition featuring Blue Christmas and Longest Night Services while I sat in a surgical waiting room. My mom had a...
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Some Lady Holding A Baby
A few days before Christmas two years ago I was standing in a grocery store check-out line when the customer in front of me asked the clerk if she had any Christmas stamps. The conversation went like...
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The Hospitality of Peace
A homily given at Winnetka Presbyterian Church on November 22, 2015 Isaiah 11:1-5 (NRSV) The Peaceful Kingdom A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his...
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What Do You Treasure?
Photo Credit: Regina Wade The last time I saw many of my college students in person was Ash Wednesday. During the day, the Episcopal Campus Minister, Lutheran Campus Minister, and I hosted Ashes to Go...
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