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church ministry worship

Sunday’s Palms are Wednesday’s Ashes

Each year, I set aside some of the palm branches which we use on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalsem. Over the months they lose some of their color and they completely dry. Then some days before the beginning of the season of Lent, I burn them. While the ashes are still warm, […]

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renewing the church

Incremental Change in Sports and Church

Tomorrow the Kansas City Chiefs begin their 50th season with a preseason game against the Houston Texans. I am hopeful for a better season than last year with a refreshed roster and coaching staff. I’m not predicting the Super Bowl, but a .500 season is quite attainable. For sports teams and churches, incremental changes are […]