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By virtue of trade, I am required to attend and work funerals, often for individuals whom I’ve never met. Funerals may be a part of life, but I would argue that death is not. I’ve never heard it said from a pulpit but a phrase that deeply troubles me goes like this: “Death is natural……

The long drive was well worth it. When you grow up in a small town you crave excitement, something bigger than the day-to-day rhythm. I was barely old enough to see out the window, but what I did see were giant, orangish-golden beams that stretched much higher than any tree I had ever climbed. The…

We introduced “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” as the August hymn part of our 2021 Hymn Project. This hymn was written by Martin Luther in 1529 in Germany. As you read through the lyrics, there is no doubt that it’s from that time frame; so much so, that even the English translation of the…

I grew up reading comic books and watching Saturday morning cartoons. I could not wait to watch Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends along with Super Friends. It was a great morning every Saturday and always worth waking up early to watch. Superheroes have made a revival in pop culture over the last 14 years or…

Though our humble suburban home doesn’t boast of the best landscaping or the greenest grass, it does give us a unique, birds-eye view to all the comings and goings of our neighbors. As they walk their dogs, take coolers or paddle boards down to the lake and drive to and from work, we see their…