family
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A Week of Thanksgiving
It is hard to believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to some time with family, including great food. This time of year is extremely sacred to me, because it will mark four years since my mother… Continue reading
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Pictures that Are Works of Art
As a pastor, I am privileged to speak with families as they face very important decisions regarding medical care and end of life issues. These are some of the most sacred times in which I am honored to share with… Continue reading
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On the Road Again
Yesterday my youngest son, my wife, and I packed the car and headed to Dallas. We will be there attending the National Hemophilia Foundation’s annual conference. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and learning information that could prove… Continue reading
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A Different Kind of Monday
Monday is the strangest day of the week for me. I kind of suffer a little let down after building up to wonderful services on Sunday. I usually begin the ritual of closing the chapter of one celebration to look… Continue reading
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A Memory That Makes My Soul Smile
Recently I was sharing a story about the time that Cazandra told me that we were going to have our first child. I related the story to a fellow staff member at my church. As I shared with her the… Continue reading
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Preserve Our Memories Well
Recently I was visiting with a wonderful man who served in the military during World War II. He told me some amazing stories of love, sadness and deliverance. I finished my conversation with him expressing a feeling of gratitude for… Continue reading
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Lessons From My Mother
I cannot remember a time when I did not want to be a musician. I have always enjoyed the art of making music. As a kid, my sister and I would put on variety shows and take turns singing. (Yes,… Continue reading
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The Ties that Bind Us Together
It is approximately 6:20 a.m. and I am sitting in the Midway Airport in Chicago. To say I am a little anxious is an understatement. I am flying to Houston to be with my mother through a very difficult time. … Continue reading
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My Prayer for My Son
Today is a day for which I am very grateful. My eldest son turned fifteen years old today. Wow! Where have the years gone? It seems like yesterday that I fell off of my chair when Cazandra told me that… Continue reading
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We are not orphans
“‘I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.’” (NRSV John 14:18). As I prepare for Sunday’s sermon, this one verse from John stands out. While the author of The Gospel of John introduces a familial relationship with… Continue reading
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