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It encourages me that you continue to open my emails and read the thoughts I share each week. It gives me a lot of joy to reflect on the Christian story and find points of contact with our lives today. (more…)

I took a big risk by putting the word “death” in the subject line of this email. Death is a topic most of us take pains to avoid. The word makes us so uncomfortable that when someone dies, we substitute phrases like “pass away,” “departed this life,” or “went to be with the Lord.” (more…)

I’m excited to present a sermon series for Lent called “Living Your Life on Purpose.” During this season, we journey to Jerusalem with Jesus. Going to the Holy City was at the heart of his life’s calling, his purpose. Each year, what amazes me is the resoluteness with which he took the journey. (more…)

I’m looking forward to seeing you again this Sunday after a wonderful week in Florida with Carol! A highlight of our trip was a visit with Bonnie Bennett and her husband Paul in their beautiful new home in Naples. They send their love and greetings to all of us here in snowy Rhode Island, where I (more…)