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Why are Christians _____________?

This Sunday at pfmchurch we’re starting a series called Why: Asking the Big Questions.   From October 2 – November 20, we will be fielding questions about God, the church, and Christianity — and the questions will come from churched and unchurched alike. … Continue reading

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Those Chip Readers

Anybody else driven mad by the weirdness of the chip readers at stores across this fine continent?  When it comes time to tender your payment, you bust out your credit/debt card with the snazzy and ultra secure chip built in and … Continue reading

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Fear vs. Faith (Matthew 14:22-33)

I’ve been on a boat but haven’t seen anything as strange as a man walking toward me in the dark, padding effortlessly across the liquid H2O like it were January in Michigan.  It gets cold enough here to freeze the … Continue reading

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August Pledge

I’ve noticed that the month of August, like so many of our fine months, is a good month to do things. One friend of mine is avoiding all social media this month, which means that they won’t see this until … Continue reading

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Side Effects

Clarithromycin (street name Biaxin) has listed vivid dreams as a rare side effect.  It turns out my Mother was right.  I am rare. I’ve been taking this strong antibiotic for 5 days now.  Though its original intent was to treat a sinus infection … Continue reading

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Cayenne Coffee

As I was waiting for my coffee at Water Street Coffee Joint, I noticed someone else’s order waiting to be picked up.  I said to the barista behind the counter that looks really good — can I take that instead? to … Continue reading

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Worry Is Like…

Worry is like sitting at a red light.  The engine is running, the gas is guzzled, but you don’t get any farther ahead. Worry is like watching an infomercial.  You know it’s a waste of time, yet you’re entertained by … Continue reading

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Sounds of the Suburbs

A handy guide to the sounds of the suburbs and their meaning. Freight Trains say The world is active.  People have already done things and are doing things.  This stuff is going to people who expect it, so that they can do … Continue reading

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Nicodemus (Jn 3)

I’ve been thinking about the amazing interchange between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3.  There is so much nuance to their conversation, and what I’ve plotted below barely scratches the surface of the deep.  This conversation helps me understand why … Continue reading

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The One Good Thing About the Flu

We teach our children to share. Their Monday/Tuesday flu became my Thursday flu.  I was at a meeting on Wednesday night and knew that something wasn’t right.  By the time I got home, I was shivering like a native Floridian … Continue reading

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