Gobsmacked By Grace
Our neighbor grew up in England, and whenever he is astonished or astounded by something, he uses “gobsmacked” to describe how he feels. ...
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swendler1
- May 28
- 2 min
WINGED WONDER
My living room ceiling fan is temperamental. Sometimes it keeps on whirring when I push the remote control off button. Occasionally the...
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swendler1
- May 16
- 2 min
There is something that I'd like to tell you...
about me. I have a lot of favorite passages of scripture. I'll say it often before reading, or as an introduction to a passage in Bible...
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swendler1
- May 10
- 1 min
My Day...
When the Peace Corps adopted the slogan “The toughest job you’ll ever love” they were trying to develop a connection to humankind. This...
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swendler1
- May 3
- 2 min
Awesome!
Over the past several years, I have been drawn to reading about and practicing contemplative prayer. However, I often find my mind...
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sselle3
- Apr 26
- 2 min
The Excitement is Mounting!
We have arrived! Pinch me! This is my last weekend in worship before we all journey into this time of three months (May-July) called...
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swendler1
- Apr 19
- 3 min
What do you see? What do you feel?
Many of you have commented about the picture taken just before Good Friday’s, evening worship service by Juli Schuette. What do you see?...
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swendler1
- Apr 12
- 2 min
A Music Moment
“Those who sing pray twice.” This is a phrase I have heard all my life and I can verify that some of my most heartfelt prayers have come...
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swendler1
- Apr 5
- 1 min
"Get the Whole Story"
What an awesome Palm Sunday celebration we had. Our children did a great job marching their palm branches and honoring Jesus’ triumphal...
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swendler1
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Lent in the Book of John
As we enter Holy Week, I wanted to share some interesting things I found in the bible when we talk about John. We have spent Lent in the...
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swendler1
- Mar 22
- 2 min
Happy Spring! Happy Lent!
Did you know the word “Lent” has Germanic roots referring to the “lengthening” of days or springtime? Yeah, more sunlight! If you’re...
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swendler1
- Mar 15
- 4 min
Growing Old, Isn't Easy
We have had a small team (the Building Renewal Team), charged by the council to meet and study the future needs of our 27 year old...
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swendler1
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Ever wonder about Lay School?
About two years ago, Pastor Nate came up to me and said, “You know, I think you should go to Lay School”. It was completely out of the...
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sselle3
- Mar 1
- 2 min
A Place for Everyone
A few months ago, during a staff meeting, Pastor Nate asked us each what our favorite church season was. I wrestled in my head for awhile...
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swendler1
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Fast From...Feast On
We hear these words shared at the Ash Wednesday service: As disciples of Jesus, we are called to a discipline that contend against evil...
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swendler1
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Cash Flow Crunch
1. Generous Giving & Cash Flow You will not be surprised, your CtK Finance Manager, Aubrey, keeps an accurate cash flow statement and we...
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swendler1
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Takeaways
I Celebrate! Rejoice! Give Thanks! for all who attended the CtK annual meeting. I have learned through the years that when I attend an...
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swendler1
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Practice Makes Perfect
This motto applies to many areas of life, if you want to do anything well and grow in such endeavors, you have to practice! You learn...
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swendler1
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Choose Happiness
The holiday parties have come to an end. Christmas vacation is over. We’re back at work and school. There are long hours of darkness....
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swendler1
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Did You See?
As fellowship is coming to close on Sunday mornings, I love to see the Sunday school children coming from class. This past week many of...
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