Category Archives: Rambles

Snow joke!

Posted on April 7, 2009 by

April 7, and it’s snowing. Despite the fact that April snows are not all that unusual in central Appalachia, there’s something about a blast of winter in the gathering spring that’s just, well, a little depressing. Predictably, this little weather … Continue reading →

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Time’s fun when you’re having flies!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by

OK, so I’m lousy at New Year’s resolutions! I tried to keep up with weekly posts, but the last couple of weeks just got away from me. My sincerest apologies to whatever few regular readers I have out there! The … Continue reading →

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A long, strange trip…

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

I started to title this post, “I might be moving to Montana soon…,” but I decided after getting back from my semi-annual trip to the Northern Rockies that Jerry Garcia was looking a little more prophetic to me than Frank Zappa. Did … Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to this blog…

Posted on August 3, 2008 by

Wow. I can’t believe how long it’s been since I updated this page. I’m going to try to get back to regular posting, but it’s been a wacky summer. Not really busy, at least no more busy than usual, but … Continue reading →

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Flyfishing with Jesus

Posted on June 11, 2008 by

OK, before I start, I just gotta say, the title of this blog would be a very cool name for a Christian band. Just sayin’…. So, seriously, I did go flyfishing with Jesus the other day. I haven’t been fishing … Continue reading →

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The Foundation of Faith

Posted on March 4, 2008 by

While preparing to teach a Confirmation class about Faith, I’ve been doing a bit of “Google-ing” to see how different folks define what Faith is. I’ve read everything from commentaries by Biblical scholars and Christian leaders to message board conversations between … Continue reading →

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Conflict & Forgiveness

Posted on February 5, 2008 by

I’m struggling today. We’ve been talking to the kids in our youth ministry a lot lately about forgiveness. About letting go of grudges and realizing how much happier we are and how much better we’re fulfilling God’s plans for us when … Continue reading →

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Who is this Jesus dude, and why all the fuss?

Posted on January 9, 2008 by

So who is this Jesus dude that’s causing so much fuss in the world? Well, in short, Jesus is God. Sometimes we get so caught up in the whole Father/Son thing, we forget that Jesus is part of the Holy … Continue reading →

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