Category Archives: Personal

For me but not for thee, racist phone messages (or) Afternoon coffee

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

That the left would invest so much time and energy to portray opposition to the current administration and Congressional leadership as motivated by racism – thereby prompting said opposition to waste time and energy responding to these portrayals – is … Continue reading →

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Grace and providence in small random decisions

Posted on April 10, 2010 by admin

Testimony time. I am fascinated by the significance of small random decisions. When I do something unusual and/or unexpected. Two recent examples. I hate WalMart. I hate shopping. But need to eat something for lunch. Because it is Lent need … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – “Glee”

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

Finally something the entire Wright family enjoys. Yes I admit it. I am addicted to “Glee”. First heard on the radio about this weird quirky show about a show choir at a fictional high school in Ohio. Did not grab … Continue reading →

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Does the resurrection mean Ecclesiastes has nothing to say?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

I do not think I did very well teaching Ecclesiastes last Sunday. Several people have said they disagree. In a nutshell have been emphasizing what Qohelet aka Ecclesiastes says is hebel. Human beings are finite. No one knows the future. … Continue reading →

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They ask the questions we avoid (or) Why does God save yet not prevent?

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Rick

I have one of the best jobs on the planet. Pastoring a small church whose primary ministry is with international students and scholars. Most of whom are here for a limited period of time. Many of whom are studying the … Continue reading →

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Chaim Potok and sermons

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Rick

Was listening to NPR in car this morning (yeah yeah I know) and “Writer’s Almanac” with Garrison Keillor came on. It was more interesting than most days. Ah yes a poem about cleaning up after the dog. Guess who walks … Continue reading →

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Down with colleges and universities?!? (or) Barbecue stands and education reform

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Rick

Okay just trying to get your attention with a provocative title. Background. Every month or two(?) we have an early release day. Pick up first daughter at at McKinley Middle 11:30 a.m. then drive to pick up second daughter at … Continue reading →

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December is the cruelest month (for some)

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Rick

Glory to God for Advent and for Christmas when we celebrate the incarnation of God the Son in Jesus of Nazareth! Advent preparation and Christmas joy. Keep that in mind when I say that for our family December is a … Continue reading →

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Not feeling the warm liberal fuzziness (or) "Bleep you and die Senator Lieberman!"

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Rick

This may cross a line. There is a man I love and respect – whom I regard as a better man/husband/father/minister than I am – whose social-political views are often very different from mine. We are “friends” on Facebook. He … Continue reading →

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Unwashed angels in the passenger seat of my car (or) The challenge of strangers who ask for help

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Rick

During the last few weeks I have emptied my wallet 3 times for strangers who ask for help. Last month getting ready for a Church of the Nations planning meeting in the chapel. Raining hard outside. Bible Study Fellowship is … Continue reading →

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