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MY FAVORITE THINGS by Rev. Ken Rickett
THE BLOG by Rev. Ken Rickett Romans 8: 34-35, 37-39 Who is he that condemns? It is Christ who died, yea, rather, that is risen again, who is even at...
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THE FIRST RECITAL
I began playing the piano regularly, around 62 years ago this year. Not only is that number astounding to me, as is looking in the mirror these days, but I’m...
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December 31, 2024
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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
I am, as I do every Christmas season, reading my favorite Christmas book, Charles Dickens’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”. Through the years I’ve had several copies of this story, one is...
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December 17, 2024
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CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Ahhh, Christmas Parties; one of the best things about the season, and after a “year of drought” they are somewhat back! Any excuse to get together with friends simply to…” get together”. ...
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December 10, 2024
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COME & SEE, GO & TELL
My parents always said they knew I’d eventually work in the theatre. They knew from the moment they got in the car with me after my first “theatre experience”, because...
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December 03, 2024
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GRATITUDE or ENTITLEMENT?
I have tried, this November, to intentionally state one person, thing or concept I am thankful for…every day. I have to say, when I first decided to do it I...
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November 26, 2024
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GIVE THANKS-ING
Today, as I attempt to GIVE THANKS (as a child I always wondered why it wasn’t called, “GIVE THANKS-ING”) I realize how much of it can I really be thankful...
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November 19, 2024
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TRANSITION IN THE TEMPORARY WORLD
…and so, the Republic of these United States of America is transitioning once again. Whenever (and I should say wherever) I vote I always remember the first election that I...
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November 12, 2024
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ALL SAINTS DAY? by Pastor Ken Rickett
Among my many experiences were four summers during my college and seminary years in which I served as a summer youth minister. Each summer was spent in a different congregation,...
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November 05, 2024
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TRUE COLOR
Some time ago I stood at the grave of a friend at Anderson Memorial Park, close to I-69. It was a brisk, early fall, day; clear, sunny, a bit chilly and beautiful. ...
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