Monthly Archives: March 2012

Today’s Disciples


One of my favorite activities over the past two years has been to facilitate sessions of the Basic Lay Servant Class for new and mature Methodists in the Metro District of Milwaukee.  We call that course Today’s Disciples, and it … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life


These are my verses in response to Psalm 119.  I’m not sure I have captured all the themes of the great Psalm, but I think I have responded to the major ones.  It has been a wonderful adventure for me–ongoing since … Continue reading

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Maibandu, Are You Safe?

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Maibandu, Are You Safe? I know Maibandu in my mind, and in her letters, But letters that are written with helping hands. I see, in little images, the long-past deaths– Father, Brothers, Play-palls–of Men and boys gone sooner than imagined. … Continue reading

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Which Way Now?


    Which Way Now? Follow me? Am I following in the right direction? Which way did he go? Which way do I go? Thinking about suffering, the way of the cross, I worry about me, worry about Him and … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life: Stanza X and Y


I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 last Friday night, but, as has been my habit, I had set it aside to review. I’m posting the final  two verses today.  When I am satisfied with these, I plan to post the … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life: Stanzas V through W


I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 last Friday night, but, as has been my habit, I had set it aside to review. I’m posting two verses tonight, and will post the last two verses on Friday. If I am … Continue reading

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On Our First Winter Night, Near Winter-End


Friday night we had our first winter storm warning of the year for Milwaukee. The storm was less than expected. But after shoveling Friday night at the winter-time Cold Weather ministry where I help, we were watching the snow fall … Continue reading

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