Communion
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“An Extravagant Friend!”
When I was a kid one of my favorite things to do, especially on a rainy day, was trade baseball cards with my friends. And the goal here was simple—I was always looking to exchange something I didn’t want for something a whole lot better. Continue reading
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“The Cup of Protection”
Well, I think it’s a safe to say that maybe a few of us have not yet connected the sacrament of communion to the act of sneezing. Sneezing? Yes, go with me here… Continue reading
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“Just a Sample”
Every so often, when my mom, Esther, or my wife, Lindsay, or my daughter, Hannah are cooking or baking some delicious meal, every so often I get bestowed the blessing of getting a sample. “Come here, you’ve got to try this! Continue reading
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“Confessions of a Church Kid”
Communion Meditation / 04.05.26 When I was a kid, growing up in the church, I always thought communion was kind of fun. It was the one moment when it was perfectly acceptable to eat and drink in the service. And the fact that my favorite flavor fruit juice was served was an added bonus. I… Continue reading
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“The Table of Success”
Communion Meditation / 03.22.26 In today’s world, success is often defined by being known. You could say it’s the image of a stage and hands clapping for you with more and more people knowing your name. But the communion meal calls to question that image of success. Its simplicity forces us to pause and ask… Continue reading