Musings and More!
A Hymn for Super Bowl Sunday
Dropkick Me Jesus
How a Catholic Priest Gave Birth to…
For those who are quick to label religious people as out of touch with scientific reality, here’s a video about Roman Catholic priest Fr. Georges Lemaître. Sometimes referred to as the greatest scientist you never heard of, Lemaître is rightly credited with being the father of the Big Bang theory [READ MORE]
Wile E. Coyote and Me – and maybe You!
“Beep! Beep!”
Ah, Wile E. Coyote—arguably the most persistent (and least successful) predator in cartoon history. Armed with an unlimited credit line at Acme (seriously, who’s underwriting this guy?), he’s always on the heels of [READ MORE]
“The Christmas Surprise” – Luke 2:1-16 (Christmas Eve)
Christmas is such a special time that we use special words to describe it. Around our Advent wreath, we light candles representing Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—beautiful words that capture the spirit of the season. There are others, too: Gloria, Alleluia (which means “Praise the Lord!”), and Noel (which means [READ MORE]
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign…
Life is full of signs of one kind or another.
One of my favorites was the DPW sign that once stood on the side of the highway on the way to our place in New Hampshire. Just as the road wound between two cemeteries, the Protestant [READ MORE]
Morgan Freeman, God, and Living into the Moment
Years ago, I found myself trapped—yes, trapped—in Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C. Well, okay, not literally trapped (no dramatic escape needed), but stuck overnight because of bad weather. Our flight back to Knoxville? Canceled.
Now, if you’ve never spent the night in an airport, let me tell you—it’s not exactly a five-star [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Four
Telephone rings. Answering machine kicks on:
“Hi! You’ve reached the Singley’s but we can’t come to the phone right now because we’re busy teaching our pet dog Walter some new tricks. Right, Walter?”
“Right, dad!” little Peter yelped, sounding like a yapping talking dog.
“But if you leave your name…”
We never thought of [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Three
Taking a road trip in a Datsun 210 packed with four people, two cats, one mummy-like-bandage-wrapped dog, plus all the personal belongings needed for vacation is an extreme sport.
The kids did their part to make things festive with a symphony of complaints. “Tell Peter not to touch me!” “Bethany is [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Two
Walter—our new puppy—stood on the cold, unforgiving exam table, shaking like a leaf in a hurricane. It was vaccination day at the vet, and Walter was clearly frightened.
Dr. D, the ever-serious veterinarian, examined every inch of Walter’s wiggly little body. Suddenly, his face contorted into an expression of deep confusion. [READ MORE]
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Churches I’ve Served
Holy Trinity United Methodist Church
Danvers, MA – 1971-74
First Congregational Church (Oldtown)
North Attleboro, MA – 1974-89
Greendale Peoples Church
Worcester, MA – 1989-1996
Tellico Village Community Church
Loudon, TN – 1996-2014