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Slow Down ... You Move to FastFebruary 08, 2010One of my favorite songs when I was kid had the line, "Slow down you move to fast. You got to make the mornin last." I sing that line a lot these days when I need to remind myself that life has gotten too busy. Richard... R U a FDF?February 08, 2010I began a two week sermon yesterday titled "R U a FDF?" Of course, a FDF is a fully devoted follower of Jesus. In fact, our core identity here at Long's Chapel is summarized in statement that says our primary purpose is... Sermon NotesFebruary 01, 2010This past Sunday, we were going to begin a two week sermon series titled "R U a FDF?" On Saturday afternoon, I changed my mind and put together the sermon below. On Saturday evening we decided to not run the risk of... Miss YouFebruary 01, 2010I miss you (Long's Chapel) so much. We've had so many weekend weather events during the last couple of months. My life has felt empty without the continuous community that is built when we gather and celebrate. I hang onto the... Winter StormJanuary 30, 2010Hey folks! Here's the latest update in light of our winter storm. SNL (Saturday Night Live at 6 PM) has been canceled.8:20 AM and 9:40 AM worship services have been canceled. Sunday School has been canceled. At this point the... Theodicy (Part 3)January 28, 2010I continue writing about theodicy Theodicy (Part 2)January 27, 2010I continue today to write about theodicy. Theodicy has to do with trying to speak to the issue of why there is so much hurt and suffering in the world. Where was God when the earthquake hit Haiti? Did God have a reason for who... TheodicyJanuary 26, 2010Theodicy is a wonderful theological term that I first became aware of during my studies in seminary. A "theodicy" is a theological attempt to explain why a good God allows bad things to happen. I'm going to spend a few... Praying for Haiti (Part 2)January 25, 2010There are so many books that have been written down through the years about prayer. I am no expert but I do realize it is easy for us to allow our prayer life to be shaped by influences that are not necessarily healthy, sometimes... Praying for LeadersJanuary 25, 2010One of the reason I believe in the inspiration of Holy Scripture is the way the words can grab my attention when I least expect it and speak a fresh word to me. It happened again the other day I was reading from Acts 12. King...
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