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Cadence Make a Christmastime Call at Lala and Papa Rich’s house. December, 2011. Hiram’s Sweet Gift I’m so glad you’re joining us for Thanksgiving, Hiram, I said to our friend as he swiveled round in the pew to chat before worship began. He had graced our day with his kind spirit last year, and we were delighted […]
Please. We Can Be Hope. We Can Be Help. Maybe you’ve heard the story that Fred Rogers offered as advice for helping young children cope with frightening circumstances: When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always […]
Kinfolk. Ca. 1970 Cracking the Code I called my uncle “Pete” this past weekend. He’s really my great-uncle, half-brother to my grandfather, but through one of those odd genealogical twists of fate, he’s only a few years older than my mother (his niece) was. Anyway, I phoned him to make good on a promise I’d made […]
Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers. Proverbs 17:6 (NASB) It’s the weekend. Around here we remove our shoes and tour the stillness. Start with Still Saturday, which the amazing Patricia Hunter is hosting in October over at Pollywog Creek. You’ll join us, yes? We’ve saved you a place.
My Wacky Little Church Fantasy: Jesus Church This nutty idea is running through my head. It started in the fellowship hall at Trabuco Canyon Community Church*. Last Sunday, after service, I stood, sipping coffee from a paper cup and nibbling on a miniature lemon and poppyseed scone, chatting with Grace and Cheryl, two sisters in Christ. The topic […]
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