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Rick Vale

DIGGING DEEP by Rev. Ken Rickett
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DIGGING DEEP by Rev. Ken Rickett

Detectives and investigators “dig deep” in search for factual information. Medical laboratory scientists “dig deep” in search for causes of diseases AND for medications that may manage, if not eliminate,...

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October 22, 2025
RIVER CITY
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RIVER CITY

My favorite Broadway musical of all time is “THE MUSIC MAN”.  There is something about the combination of the setting: America at the turn of the century, the story-unique boy-meets-girl,...

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October 15, 2025
FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE
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FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE

After my recent trip to the old homestead – I am still missing Marge and Tom. The grieving doesn’t lessen, it just changes. Marge and Tom are known to me...

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October 07, 2025
HEADED TOWARD DAMASCUS
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HEADED TOWARD DAMASCUS

His Hebrew name was Saul, and his Greek name was Paul.  I’ve been reading his letters in the scripture for as long as I can remember.  My relationship with him is complicated.  I can’t really...

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September 29, 2025
I UNDERSTAND by Rev. Ken Rickett
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I UNDERSTAND by Rev. Ken Rickett

A Blog by Rev. Ken Rickett “I understand.” No matter how these two words are expressed, their power is unique and empowering when shared with sincerity and compassion. “I understand.”...

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September 23, 2025
THE DREAM OF FIELDS
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THE DREAM OF FIELDS

I dropped into the bed, like the aging, achy man I am becoming. It was a little worse a few nights ago. Recent events made my body as heavy as...

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September 16, 2025
ALREADY BROKEN
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ALREADY BROKEN

It was a good time of life for me. I was in college, almost graduating, singing and performing, and enjoying life. I was also the “single male” among a few...

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September 09, 2025
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

So, one of my Birthday gifts, some years ago, was the complete set of an “old-time” television show.  Now BEFORE I tell you what the show is, you need to...

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September 02, 2025
SCARS OF GOLD
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SCARS OF GOLD

Our home is like a beautiful “storage room”, we have a lot of stuff.  But I can point to each item of mine and tell you the story behind it, and...

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August 26, 2025
SALTY
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SALTY

One of the best things about bacon (and my other addictions: popcorn, Fritos, and crackers) is salt.  You can keep your sugar…even chocolate does not have the same appeal as...

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August 19, 2025