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Columns

Preacher Pride

“Are you the preacher?” the voice asked over the phone. “Yes, I am.” I replied. “Why do you ask?” “A few weeks ago, I was ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, September 22, 2016 7:29 am

Columns

Pushing buttons, waiting and faith

We are all placed on Earth and called by God for a purpose. But, what is our purpose? How do we find out? What do ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, September 15, 2016 8:37 am

Columns

Computer search and comfort

I was a little slow entering the computer age, but it didn’t take long to see the potential. One benefit was learning how to use ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, September 8, 2016 6:40 am

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 people with mental disorders and those impacted ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, September 1, 2016 5:46 am

Columns

‘I indeed … But He’

I indeed baptize you with water … but He … will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. —Matthew 3:11 Have I ever come to ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, August 25, 2016 6:02 am

Columns

‘I made it’ by Meghann Cotter

Meghann Cotter grew up at Fredericksburg UMC. On the way home from a youth mission, Meghann asked her youth leader why the group had to ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, August 18, 2016 6:18 am

Columns

Popeye and Spinach Theology: A conclusion

When Popeye the Sailor needed help, there was always a can of spinach nearby to provide a supernatural fix. It’s tempting to think of God ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, August 11, 2016 6:29 am

Columns

An audacious miracle

The following Bible story is not one people usually remember, yet it is this story from Chapters 6 and 7 of 2 Kings in the ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Friday, July 15, 2016 11:52 am

Columns

An audacious miracle

The following Bible story is not one people usually remember, yet it is this story from Chapters 6 and 7 of 2 Kings in the ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Friday, July 15, 2016 9:13 am

Columns

Saying hello to Fredericksburg

This first week in July, when we celebrate the birth of our nation, is an interesting time for me to begin as pastor of Fredericksburg ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:16 am

Columns

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 fell in these general categories: • We ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, June 30, 2016 6:15 am

Columns

Church: Why aren’t they coming?

Several years ago, I posted a question on Facebook: Why are so many people, especially young people, walking away from church and/or God? I received ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, June 16, 2016 8:34 pm

Columns

Mistakes become memories

The Rev. Ronna L. Swartz was to lead a communion service for the leadership team of an upcoming Emmaus Walk. Holy Communion is always an ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, June 9, 2016 5:54 am

Columns

Memorial Day: Missing in Action

This week, we celebrated Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. Several years ago, Jan Reger, reminded me ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, June 2, 2016 1:54 pm

Columns

A ‘perspective lifter’

The United Methodist Church I serve and love is going through difficult times. Delegates from all over the world gathered recently to set policy and ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, May 26, 2016 1:18 pm

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 churches, has been led by Bishop Young ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:17 am

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 to others. Here are the second five ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:22 am

Church & Community

Gatekeepers and integrity

China built the Great Wall stretching thousands of miles to ensure their security from foreign invaders. Yet during the first 100 years after the wall ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:55 am

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 papers throughout his home state of Missouri ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:46 am

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 thing boys or girls could want is ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:51 am

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. The caption read: “Will it take six ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:33 am

Columns

Jesus Christ Superstar and Easter

Every year at this time, I listen to a rock opera popular during my teenage years, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” One song tells the story about ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, March 17, 2016 4:39 am

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 loud. Can you picture yourself using each ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:28 am

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 do, whatever your problems, whatever your concerns, ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, March 3, 2016 5:07 am

Columns

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 period of approximately six weeks before Easter ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:02 am

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: “You’ll be sorry!” Yet everything started smoothly ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:23 am

Columns

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, Fla., to visit our grandparents. Blacky, my ... Read more

by Larry Davies, Friday, February 12, 2016 7:44 am

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