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Sermon Synopsis for Sunday, December 5th: “Mary Visited (Part 1)”

The calendar has brought us to the doorstep of another Christmas season when our minds grapple with such questions as this one: “Who would’ve ever guessed that God would lay down His infant Son into an animal’s feeding trough within some lowly and even inglorious stable? Wouldn’t we have expected a king to be born … [Read more…]
Sermon Synopsis for Sunday, July 11th: “It’s Not Complicated — Part 3”

It’s no secret that Mari and I are planning our retirement strategy. Just a few of the matters that have preoccupied our contemplations have zeroed in on where we wish to live out our remaining years, when it would behoove us to sell our current residence, what furniture we ought to keep and take with … [Read more…]
Sermon Synopsis for Sunday, June 20th: “My Family for His Highest”

Most of us will likely honor our earthly dads this Sunday, and rightly so. But every dad who has ever lived fell short of perfection in his paternal duties. Certainly some did better than others and all likely wished they could get a “do-over” on some things they had done. I know I wish we … [Read more…]
Sermon Synopsis for Sunday, June 7th: “Before And After” (Part 1)

I love “Before and After” photos. We’ve all seen advertisements for some weight-loss program. On the left is this picture of a guy weighing some 400 lbs. Then on the right we see him wearing the same pair trousers he wore in his former picture, but having shed some 250 lbs. Or the “Before and … [Read more…]