Monthly Archives: July 2019

I Ate Two Hamburgers, ok?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by radamdavidson

I was snagging lunch with a fellow pastor at the jazzy and swanky Union in downtown Kalamazoo.  He and I meet a few times a year for food and fellowship, always at The Union, and always on Tuesday, because that’s the … Continue reading →

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Stormy Days in Ann Arbor

Posted on July 29, 2019 by radamdavidson

Twenty five later, and I can still go back on rainy days A grey canopy of sky, a consistent sprinkle, squeaky windshield wipers I’m driving in Kalamazoo but my mind is on State Street and University Avenue It’s 1994 Hundreds … Continue reading →

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Just One Verse — Luke 11:1

Posted on July 24, 2019 by radamdavidson

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place.  When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teaches us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”   – Luke 11:1 Everything Jesus does is on purpose.  Throughout … Continue reading →

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Follow Her Lead

Posted on July 17, 2019 by radamdavidson

History has been made in the Free Methodist Church as we have finally elected our first female bishop ever.  A whole new board of three bishops (also counted as a roster of bishops, a basket of bishops, and a battery … Continue reading →

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Outside Outlet

Posted on July 12, 2019 by radamdavidson

Today has been consumed by the quick job of installing an electric outlet.  New work, outside.  20A.  120VAC. A job like this will usually take about an hour, maybe two if you hit a snag. If you hit several snags, … Continue reading →

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The Role Radio Now Plays

Posted on July 10, 2019 by radamdavidson

I’ve been listening to a local college FM radio station for a few months now: WIDR 89.1 out of Western Michigan University.  https://www.widrfm.org/ WIDR is a student-run grab bag of miscellaneous alternative, jazz rock, progressive, post-progressive music.  Haven’t heard a … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ross Perot

Posted on July 9, 2019 by radamdavidson

Today, between meetings and a walking lunch, I noticed that billionaire and former presidential candidate Ross Perot died.  Upfront confession: Ross Perot hasn’t crossed my mind in a long time.  Hearing the news brought a jumble of thoughts to my … Continue reading →

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Vacations

Posted on July 8, 2019 by radamdavidson

Vacations are difficult because it takes work to rest.  Saturdays were the best when I was a kid — waking up at the regular school time only to realize that there’s no school always made my legs tickle.  Back to … Continue reading →

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