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Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a federal offense? The same sense of panic sat in when Jackson County failed to renew the tax for the KC Royals in April. Why panic? I
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During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral. There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in my ears: the greatest gift ever is love. Yesterday’s funeral was for a member of my church family of 28 years. I came to this community to
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During the past week, my focus has waivered. I started off on Sunday facing a medical emergency with my pet, Possum (really my 4-year-old Havanese). For the first time, I had to take a pet to a vet and leave him not knowing what would happen. Luckily, 48 hours later, he came home—exhausted. Today, you
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Yesterday I tried to gather thoughts for sharing, but I just could not find a thread to bring them together. Today, this day especially, a thread begins weaving thoughts together. As an American, one cannot escape the memories of 9/11. But there are other days that are cemented in my memory that have bound
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As I listened to the news and considered the benefits of Labor Day in the United States, I found myself comparing it to Sabbath—a day of rest. One of the biggest concerns I had for this holiday is that it really is not a national holiday in which the stores close and there is
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This morning, I am sitting outside on the porch swing. The wind is blowing; the sun is shining; the birds are chirping; and the wind chimes are playing melodies. My summer office is often my porch swing. Possum, my Havanese, sits with me—sometimes Ralph the Bassadore, and today add in the 8-week-old chocolate
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Over the weekend, we made a trip back to my hometown, Montgomery City, where the annual Old Threshers was the drawing card. Old Threshers is a trip back to the past. The old steam engines were on display working like they did when they first joined farmers in the hard work that had
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I just posted a blog I wrote early Monday morning–and today is Wednesday. I could have sworn that I had hit “publish”, but maybe I didn’t. Oh well. Sorry for the confusion just in case you have already seen it. These late summer mornings are a great time to sit down and reflect, so here
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This morning, and it is only 5:30 yet, I am outside on the deck watching the sky—well sort of. Actually it began at 2:30 am when I had to accompany Possum, my dog, outside. I knew that Perseid’s Meteor Shower was in its best viewing, but our schedule means early bedtime. We just cannot stay
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This morning, and it is only 5:30 yet, I am outside on the deck watching the sky—well sort of. Actually it began at 2:30 am when I had to accompany Possum, my dog, outside. I knew that Perseid’s Meteor Shower was in its best viewing, but our schedule means early bedtime. We just cannot stay
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Somewhere along the line, I discovered I had lost fun reading in my life. I know where it started over 11 years ago when I stepped into the Course of Study to be better equipped to serve as a local pastor. At that time, I was working full time in a public school
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Good morning, All! As you can see by the title of this blog, I have found a way to continue ministry in a different format. I may be out of the pulpit now, but I have some who have no way to be in church. Therefore, I have been trying to find a way to
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Love God, love life, love one another.
Susandoodles 