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Beauty and God’s Delight
What experience of beauty takes your breath away? What sight or sound or smell leaves you speechless and awestruck and full of delight all a
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
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Pain and Promise in the Church
Have you ever encountered flaws in the church? If you haven’t, then you haven’t had much contact with the church.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 273 min read
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Consumers or Worshippers
This Lent, our parish is studying a common book across small groups, Sunday School classes and Bible Studies. ‘Liturgy of the Ordinary’ desc
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 132 min read
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Humility
I was going to write about the virtue of Humility, but I’m just not good enough… Hmm, perhaps that’s false humility—and a lack of courage to
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 274 min read
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Practical Chastity
I wrote in the last two weeks (here and here) about chastity, as part of a series on Stewardship, Chastity and Humility.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 208 min read
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Chastity, Generosity, and Community
Hmm… I hadn’t planned on writing about chastity on Valentine’s Day… I’ll have to factor that in next time… But what better day to consider c
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 134 min read
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Epiphany and Integrity
The season of Epiphany is all about God revealing himself to the world—about Jesus showing who he is to others.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jan 163 min read
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Worship: Our Response to the Birth of Christ
At the manger we see a variety of characters and a variety of responses to the birth of Christ.
Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Jan 92 min read
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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
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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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
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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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.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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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.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: deep or shallow roots
I pray that you are well and thriving! What does thriving look like?
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: Devotion and Commitment
Sometimes we are so delighted by a friend or family member that we can’t wait to be together and to be generous.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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What is Church?
But when the kids leave for college, have the parents graduated from church?
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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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.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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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
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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The Feast of Knuckle-Heads
Tonight the top presidential candidates convene for a debate. Many are less than enthusiastic about either of them.
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Do I really have to go to church?
Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?
The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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