Author Archives: Rick Vale



Rick Vale

THE PARTY INVITATION
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THE PARTY INVITATION

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 05, 2023
I UNDERSTAND
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I UNDERSTAND

A BLOG by Pastor 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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November 28, 2023
THE TABLE
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THE TABLE

It was a THANKGSIVING MEAL that I first remember my mother saying the words, “You need to try a little of everything that I put on your plate.” Those words...

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November 21, 2023
THE DOG TAG
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THE DOG TAG

In 2013 my parents passed away within months of each other.  Being an only child (which was wonderful, by the way) I had the task of going through things when...

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November 15, 2023
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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November 08, 2023
BIOGRAPHY
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BIOGRAPHY

If I attended a wedding and, sitting in the pew listening to the minister, heard and watched him turn to the couple and say, “The most important thing is communication, through...

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October 31, 2023
BONES
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BONES

THE BLOG • by Pastor Ken Rickett For years and years I lived in a parsonage that was located beside the church facility or across the street from it. When...

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October 24, 2023
THE HAMMER
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THE HAMMER

You know how sometimes you just need to have the right tool? When I was growing up, I remember my dad always seeking out specific tools, power and otherwise, to...

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October 17, 2023
MY SOUNDTRACK
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MY SOUNDTRACK

The middle of my week always involves a little “mind focusing”; getting out of the home office and clearing my head.  So, I eventually ventured out in “Latifah” (my Buick) and headed for...

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October 11, 2023
JUST SAYIN'
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JUST SAYIN’

A BLOG by Pastor Ken Rickett Some sentences are just loaded with insight…which has the capacity to jolt us and make us ponder its depths. Just sayin’. These very words...

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October 04, 2023