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This morning there was another op-ed piece in a major newspaper about the decline of the church. The author is a person who does not attend church himself and he seemed pretty convinced that the church was headed for the end. The people who chimed in to the comments section also believed the church was…

On the surface things have been relatively quiet around the church. The office has had very little traffic, the calendar of events has been sparse, and most committees have taken a month off. But underneath the calm surface, significant work is being done. Here is a snapshot of just some of the events being planned…

Do you sing in the shower? How about while driving in the car? Or during worship? Personally, I love to sing but I have a hard time locating the right note or holding a tune. Nevertheless, I sing regularly. It is good for the soul. It expresses emotion and gives voice to the human experience.…

WandaVision is a TV mini-series by Marvel Studios. Most of the Marvel productions have thin plots and lots of special effects, but sometimes the story line delves deep into the human psyche. WandaVision is one of those productions that goes deep. Here is a brief synopsis: Wanda is an orphan from Sokovia. She not only…

*Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he…