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Chosen and Choosing

A sermon preached on 11/9/14 based on Joshua 24. This year we celebrate 100 years of ministry at 27th and … Continue reading Chosen and Choosing

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Gun Violence and My Church: My GA221 Testimony in Committee 9

On Monday, at our denominational General Assembly, the various committees had the opportunity to hear testimony from individuals about the … Continue reading Gun Violence and My Church: My GA221 Testimony in Committee 9

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Water Finds a Way

Yesterday, my friend Rev. Jim Moss wrote a Facebook post which indicated he believed our denomination (PCUSA) is in its death throes. He shared his … Continue reading Water Finds a Way

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So… How you going to do all this?

Originally posted on pulpitshenanigans:
That’s an excellent question and one worth exploring. How am I going to do all this?… Continue reading So… How you going to do all this?