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Friday Photo – Wood and Light

Beautiful woodwork adorns the ceiling of the chapel at Friends University. Last weekend Patty and I drove to Wichita, KS. She enjoyed her books and I took in several sessions of a conference hosted by Friends’ Apprentis Institute. Sitting in the chapel on Saturday morning waiting to hear Scot … Continue reading

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Clippings No. 5

Scot McKnight recently spoke at the Apprentis Institute at Friends University. He demonstrated his knack for a turn of the phrase. Recounting Peter’s ongoing conversion, Scot described what Peter learned in his vision on the roof. Aside from discovering there is some good food to be eaten … Continue reading

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Is God Among Us? – Thoughts From the Edge

Five months ago I encountered a wonky podcast plugin. Looking for a solution ran into the brick wall of time. Summer came and with it other matters that rose to the top of the “To Do” list for each week.

I recently discovered a solution and am glad to … Continue reading

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Who Is On the Lawn? Or, Those “Scary Others” As Conversation Partners

“Who is in the front yard?” Growing up in Oklahoma City on 17th Street we had a protected front porch. Holly Bushes lined the two exposed sides. I am thinking they were at least five feet tall. But then again, in my mind’s eye that was when I was … Continue reading

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Reverse Critique Or, How Our Children Expose Us

“We are going to look for another church.” The words stung the young pastor. He was quite unaware of how to proceed. Should he confront the members on their way out for some explanation? Would it be polite to ask what happened to were considered good friends and church … Continue reading

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