Author Archives: dennis

Your FaithBook Timeline

Recently, Facebook converted user pages to the timeline format (read more). Like many changes that take the people of Facebook, Inc. make their is all sorts of scuttlebutt of those who like and dislike and despise the change. The basic concept … Continue reading

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Let Me Share: He is Alive!

Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Three weeks ago Christian people in the western world celebrated Easter. The day was filled with celebrations, passionate worship, and prayers of thanksgiving as we gathered to proclaim the good news that Jesus … Continue reading

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Is this it?

Submitted for inclusion in the Faith Section of the Henderson Daily Dispatch Saturday, August 25, 2011 edition. First, there were waterspouts along the southeastern coast of North Carolina. Then, there was a surprise earthquake outside Richmond, VA. Now, we await … Continue reading

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What will you do with your freedom?

Henderson Daily Dispatch submission for July 2, 2011 Freedom. A value celebrated in these United States of America on July 4th, our country’s Independence Day, with fireworks, parades, hamburgers, hot dogs, and gatherings of families and friends. The red, white, … Continue reading

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The Blessed Couple

Congratulations and blessings to Jeremy and Katy who united in Christian marriage today. Go with God!

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Paperless Preaching

Originally posted on the NCCUMC Faith and Tech Blog: The era of tablet computing offers communicators the ability to speak and preach without printing paper! As an iPad user I find preaching and teaching from the tablet cleaner and easier than … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day for Peace

Recently a high school friend, colleague in ministry, and mom of two called to my attention Julia Ward Howe’s 1870 Declaration for a Mother’s Day of Peace. My friend noted, as a mother, how much the Declaration was more about … Continue reading

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A Prayer for National Day of Prayer

I offered this prayer in the Henderson, NC, City Council Chambers as part of our community National Day of Prayer observance.

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Orange Highlight: Gordon MacDonald

Thursday afternoon at Orange we were introduced to Gordon MacDonald. He is a multi-generational pastor and author of several books. I personnally can recommend the two I’ve read: Who Stole My Church? and Ordering Your Private World. His interview took … Continue reading

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A Royal Wedding for All of Us

Today there seems to a BIG wedding to which I was not officially invited. Then again, while I was not officially invited, it seems I can join the festivities via every major news and media outlet in the United States. … Continue reading

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