I bruised a rib and pulled a muscle in my back in an accident last week.  For about a week I couldn’t stand up straight.  Even when I thought I was standing up straight, Tom would point out I was leaning left.  The injury is gradually getting better and now it really only hurts when …

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Now that students are headed back to school, some virtually and some in person, I know parents, grandparents, and teachers are very concerned.  Here in Delaware County, most of the schools are still intending to have in person classes.  I wondered how I could be supportive during this stressful time for everyone.  Last week at …

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The first Sunday in August was the first Sunday for the new Lead Pastor at Lewis Center United Methodist Church.  The previous pastor retired in June, and Pastor Phil has been doing everything in July.  I’m sure he was glad to welcome the new Lead Pastor, Rev. Matt Yoder.  Pastor Matt was one of the …

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John and Jackie are moving.  They are still going to be living near Columbus, but they are moving into a little bit bigger house.  The thing with moving is – whether you go five miles or five hundred – you still have to move everything.  Of course, Tom and I are helping them.  We are …

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I was thinking recently about procrastination.  No one has ever accused me of being a procrastinator, but there are times when I have accused Tom of being one.  Tom likes to consider all his options before he makes a decision about something.  And he waits because there might be better options available tomorrow.  I consider …

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Last Sunday scattered thunderstorms were forecast for the Lewis Center area.  Tom and I returned to the outdoor worship service at Lewis Center United Methodist Church.  But we were a little concerned about the service being rained out or the worship leaders being threatened by lightning. Of course, Lewis Center was on top of it.  …

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This last week we went to our first in-person outdoor worship service at Lewis Center United Methodist Church.  We hadn’t worshiped with a congregation since the beginning of March. This was the second outdoor worship service for Lewis Center.  They have two huge, wonderful shade trees on a large lawn.  The lawn gently slopes down …

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Today when I tried to use the mouse on my computer, it wouldn’t work.  I decided it had a low battery and replaced the battery.  But it still didn’t work.  Then I noticed that the wireless receiver for the mouse wasn’t plugged in.  If it isn’t plugged in, the mouse can’t communicate with the computer.  …

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In my morning devotions today, I read Exodus 20, which contains the 10 Commandments.  As I read the first commandment again, “You shall have no other gods before me,” it hit me in a new way.  This is why I read the Bible over and over – because you never know how the Holy Spirit …

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I have been blessed by my dad every day of my life.  When I think of God, my father, I think of the father God gave me as a model.  My dad is a man of faith first and foremost.  He is a healer, a helper, and has a wonderful sense of humor.  As he …

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