Tag: church
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The White Oak on the Hill: A Meditation on Roots and Presence
I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? Sometimes I have to find Ralph Stanley’s version of “The White Oak On a Hill” and start playing it. Ralph’s unique voice matches the geology of “my old Clinch Mountain home” as his voice wavers somewhat like a mountain stream,…
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A Father’s Day Excursus
The thing I remember about my own dad is that sometimes I got to sit next to him or on his lap and get involved in whatever he was doing. I think kids look up to adults for such modeling and formative behaviors. I mean it’s not always innocent. Daddy gave me a cigarette when…
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Tell It, Preacher!
So I have to put this down to type. I have a story to tell. Sit back and enjoy this one. As many of you know, I had a very tough time making a decision as to whether to go or stay in the old United Methodist Church. There was a lot of wrangling and…
Back Up the Holler 