Women of the Bible
The lectionary, which appoints readings that we use in our weekend services, recently gave us readings from Esther and Ruth, as well as the
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 142 min read
The Blessing of Discipline
The word “discipline” often conjures up images of a child sitting for “time-out,” or conflict in the classroom. The word seems to mean many
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 302 min read
Halloween, All Saints, Elections, and the Christian Hope
Happy Halloween! One of the scary parts of many Halloweens is that election day is right around the corner…
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 162 min read
Job’s Hope
The Sunday Old Testament readings recently have come from Job. Job went through horrible tragedy and loss through no fault of his own.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 311 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ
There are always plenty of challenges in life, and there are always opportunities to thrive in the midst of life.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 172 min read
Rooted in Christ
In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 32 min read
Lord, for the years
Happy Fourth of July! On this Independence Day, we celebrate what we see as the birth of our nation, founded on the grace of God with gifts
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Litany for the New Year
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Prepare
The word “prepare” must have a long dictionary entry. How do we prepare?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Holy Living, Holy Dying
We often avoid discussing or thinking practically about our own death. But doing so is an enormous blessing for ourselves and especially for
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 1, 20232 min read
For All the Saints
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 25, 20235 min read
Holy Peace
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure. Psalm 122:6 Dear Friends in Christ, With so much going on in our...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 20, 20231 min read
God's Generosity
How wonderful it is to be more and more aware of God's generosity!
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 13, 20232 min read
The Prayer of Praise
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! Psalm 150:6 Dear Friends in Christ, The way that we pray has a...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Christian Friendships
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 20, 20232 min read
The mysterious presence of God
"Surely the LORD is in this place-- and I did not know it!" Genesis 28:16b Dear Friends in Christ, Jacob had a dream of a ladder to...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Karibu
When [Lydia] and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 24, 20232 min read
Empowered by God
When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 10, 20233 min read
Communion and the Body of Christ
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 3, 20232 min read
Praying in Worship Services
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people… 1 Timothy 2:1 Dear...
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