Women of the Bible
The lectionary, which appoints readings that we use in our weekend services, recently gave us readings from Esther and Ruth, as well as the
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 142 min read
The Blessing of Discipline
The word “discipline” often conjures up images of a child sitting for “time-out,” or conflict in the classroom. The word seems to mean many
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 72 min read
The Strength of a People
One of our prayers was certainly answered this week: an early, clear outcome of the presidential election without unrest and accusations and
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 302 min read
Halloween, All Saints, Elections, and the Christian Hope
Happy Halloween! One of the scary parts of many Halloweens is that election day is right around the corner…
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 162 min read
Job’s Hope
The Sunday Old Testament readings recently have come from Job. Job went through horrible tragedy and loss through no fault of his own.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 103 min read
Learning Worship & Liturgy
When I was a kid and my dad would take me to a baseball game, I found the experience full of majesty and mystery.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 22 min read
Storms, Loss and Generosity
As news starts to come out of stricken mountain locations after the remnants of hurricane Helene passed through, we’ve heard of tremendous d
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 262 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: Perseverance and New Beginnings
Each day, we step forward into new opportunities, building on what has come before.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 183 min read
Growing Deeper with Christ: Why Membership?
We used to be a nation of joiners, finding our identity in various institutions such as churches, clubs and service organizations.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 43 min read
What’s the Maximum?
In my sermon last Sunday, I took note of how we sometimes try to figure out how to give God the minimum to get by.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 282 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: deep or shallow roots
I pray that you are well and thriving! What does thriving look like?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 141 min read
What is Church?
But when the kids leave for college, have the parents graduated from church?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 102 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 311 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ
There are always plenty of challenges in life, and there are always opportunities to thrive in the midst of life.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 172 min read
Rooted in Christ
In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.
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Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Jul 112 min read
Why Me?
As both a pastor and the director of a non-profit, I'm a firm believer in short-term mission trips.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 32 min read
Lord, for the years
Happy Fourth of July! On this Independence Day, we celebrate what we see as the birth of our nation, founded on the grace of God with gifts
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 262 min read
The Feast of Knuckle-Heads
Tonight the top presidential candidates convene for a debate. Many are less than enthusiastic about either of them.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 193 min read
Do I really have to go to church?
Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?
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Dr. Brandon Dasinger
May 232 min read
Being Uncool
One of the things I love about Jesus is that he seemed completely comfortable not fitting in.
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