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Preacher Pride
“Are you the preacher?” the voice asked over the phone. “Yes, I am.” I replied. “Why do you ... Read more
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Pushing buttons, waiting and faith
We are all placed on Earth and called by God for a purpose. But, what is our purpose? ... Read more
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Computer search and comfort
I was a little slow entering the computer age, but it didn’t take long to see the potential. ... Read more
Devotional
Laura Ellis: Walk for suicide prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide and to reaching out to ... Read more
Columns
‘I indeed … But He’
I indeed baptize you with water … but He … will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and ... Read more
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‘I made it’ by Meghann Cotter
Meghann Cotter grew up at Fredericksburg UMC. On the way home from a youth mission, Meghann asked her ... Read more
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Popeye and Spinach Theology: A conclusion
When Popeye the Sailor needed help, there was always a can of spinach nearby to provide a supernatural ... Read more
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An audacious miracle
The following Bible story is not one people usually remember, yet it is this story from Chapters 6 ... Read more
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An audacious miracle
The following Bible story is not one people usually remember, yet it is this story from Chapters 6 ... Read more
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Saying hello to Fredericksburg
This first week in July, when we celebrate the birth of our nation, is an interesting time for ... Read more
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Church: Why aren’t they coming?
Recently I shared Facebook responses to the question, “Why don’t people go to church?” Most of the comments ... Read more
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Church: Why aren’t they coming?
Several years ago, I posted a question on Facebook: Why are so many people, especially young people, walking ... Read more
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Mistakes become memories
The Rev. Ronna L. Swartz was to lead a communion service for the leadership team of an upcoming ... Read more
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Memorial Day: Missing in Action
This week, we celebrated Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. ... Read more
Columns
A ‘perspective lifter’
The United Methodist Church I serve and love is going through difficult times. Delegates from all over the ... Read more
Devotional
Remembering and reflecting on Bishop Cho
For the last four years, our Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, made up of over 1,100 ... Read more
Columns
Ten books for summer (part II)
“Ten Books for Summer” has become an annual tradition. I read a lot and love to recommend books ... Read more
Church & Community
Gatekeepers and integrity
China built the Great Wall stretching thousands of miles to ensure their security from foreign invaders. Yet during ... Read more
Columns
Remembering Easter’s message of hope
Tim Richards, a writer, pastor and friend, wrote about this experience in his column that presently appears in ... Read more
Church & Community
The little church that could
Do you remember, “The Little Engine that Could?” A train full of toys, dolls and every kind of ... Read more
Columns
The church and six strong men
A newspaper ad displayed a photograph of six men carrying a coffin through the doors of a church. ... Read more
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Jesus Christ Superstar and Easter
Every year at this time, I listen to a rock opera popular during my teenage years, “Jesus Christ ... Read more
Church & Community
A simple prayer for Lent
A recent devotion listed 10 short, simple prayers. Pause for a few moments and say each prayer out ... Read more
Columns
When storms strike, God will stand by us
It’s easy to get consumed with our day-to-day life, but something happens to remind you that whatever you ... Read more
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Lent and prayer: God’s gift to you
Lent as defined by Wikipedia “is a solemn religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a ... Read more
Church & Community
Storms and fishing: more lessons from Blacky
My grandfather Blacky asked me to go with him fishing and shrimping. My older cousin laughed and warned: ... Read more
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Storms, fishing and a lesson from Blacky
When I was a child our family frequently traveled from Virginia to a small community near Panama City, ... Read more