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From the Sermon Archives for the Sunday of Proper 10: The Surprising Power of the Gospel
Sermon originally preached on Sunday, July 14, 2019. As always it will be helpful for you to read the assigned texts for the sermon by tapping on or clicking…
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From the Sermon Archives for the Week of Proper 9: Power and Authority That Make a Difference
Sermon originally preached on Sunday, July 7, 2013. As always it will be helpful for you to read the assigned texts below by clicking on or tapping their…
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George Washington’s Remarkable Prayer for America Still Resonates 250 Years Later (FN)
It is the quintessential imagery of a desperate man, drained of all earthly strength and power, who’s come to the end of his own knowledge and wisdom. He…
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Independence Day 2026: July Fourth Blessings on America, with Lessons from the Red, White and Blue
From Fox News Opinion. A nice reflection and so very true. Read it all.
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Independence Day 2026: It’s Time to Ditch Today’s Dominant Values and Revisit the Spirit of 1776
From Fox News. Agree with this opinion, especially with the last question above. Read it all.
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Independence Day 2026: Meet the American Who Wrote “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) gave the United States — and the world — some of the most inspirational words ever written.  She penned “The Battle Hymn…
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Independence Day 2026: FN: 4th of July Quiz! How Well do You Know Independence Day?
Take the quiz and see how you do.
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Independence Day 2026: The Full Text of America’s National Anthem
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the…
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Independence Day 2026: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence…
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Independence Day 2026: Lincoln on the Declaration of Independence and the 4th of July
In the 1850s, Abraham Lincoln’s rhetoric was suffused with a profound sense of loss. He considered it shameful national backsliding that a new…
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Independence Day 2026: Today in History
From here: In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the…
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Independence Day 2026: The Declaration of Independence
With the forces of lawlessness and mob rule that are attempting to wipe out this country’s history and identity in order to destroy it, it is critical that we…
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Another Prayer for Independence Day 2026
Lord God Almighty,you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory,to serve you in freedom and in peace:Give to the people of our country a zeal for…
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A Prayer for Independence Day 2026
Lord God Almighty,in whose Name the founders of this countrywon liberty for themselves and for us,and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn:Grant…
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Today in Civil War History 2026: The Battle of Gettysburg Ends
On the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee‘s last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in…
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Bishop Robert Barron: The Real Reason Communists Fear Religion and Want Believers Silenced
Well said, Bishop. Thank God there are still bishops in Christ’s Church who are not ashamed of the gospel and who are bold to speak out in its favor, who…
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July 2026: The Power of the Gospel
“One day I was sitting in the barracks deep in thought. A monk came in to beg alms for the church. Those who had money gave what they could. When he approached…
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Today in Civil War History 2026: Day 2 of the Battle of Gettysburg
On this day in 1863, during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of…
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Today in Civil War History 2026: The Battle of Gettysburg Begins
From the History Channel online. The largest military conflict in North American history begins this day when Union and Confederate forces collide at…
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As America Turns 250, a Rare 1790 Exchange Between Washington and Bishop Carroll Takes on New Relevance (FN)
A good piece that reminds us of the quality of President Washington’s character along with a sample of the vision for our nation by our Founding Fathers…
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From the Sermon Archives for Sunday, Trinity 4A: Out of the Depths: Learning to Trust Christ in a Fallen World
Sermon originally preached on Sunday, June 27, 2021. As always it will be helpful for you to read the assigned texts by clicking on or tapping their links…
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Fathers’ Day 2026: Happy Fathers’ Day, Dad
My dad has been dead now for 22 years. In some ways it seems like an eternity, that he was never here, but thankfully I know that’s not true. I still…
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Fathers’ Day 2026: (FN) Fathers Play Crucial Role for Daughters’ Mental Health, Sons’ School Behavior, Study Finds
A happy Fathers’ Day to all you fathers out there! God bless you. As God the Father has ordained for the created order, you are vitally important to your…
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A Prayer for Fathers’ Day 2026
Heavenly Father,you entrusted your Son Jesus,the child of Mary,to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.Bless all fathersas they care for their families.Give…
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From the Sermon Archives for Sunday, Trinity 3A: Forgiven
Sermon originally preached on Sunday June 12, 2016. As always it will be helpful for you to read the assigned texts by clicking on or tapping their links below…
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Lucas Morel (TAM): Justice Thomas’s Declaration
Yes indeed, Justice Thomas. Yes indeed. For those with ears to hear, listen and understand. As the Fourth of July approaches in this semiquincentennial year of…
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From the Sermon Archives for the Week of Trinity 2: What to Do When it Appears God Has Abandoned You
Sermon originally written for Trinity 2C, Sunday, June 26, 2022, but never preached. Nevertheless it focuses on a topic critical to our Christian Faith. As…
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From the Morning Scriptures for the Week of Trinity 2A: When God Is Silent
From this morning’s Scriptures (Psalm 44), a passage that speaks to us, even if we do not suffer from the same thing that the people for whom it was written…
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Flag Day 2026: A Short History of the United States Flag
From here. A popular belief is that Elizabeth Griscom, a Philadelphia flag maker who was also known as Betsy Ross, sewed the first “official” flag in June…
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Flag Day 2026
From here: On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a…
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From the Sermon Archives for Trinity 2A: Don’t Be Afraid. Here’s Why
Sermon originally preached on Sunday, June 21, 2020. It remains as relevant today as it did then, perhaps more so. As always, it will be helpful for you to…
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From the Sermon Archives for the Week of Trinity 1: Reconciled to Reconcile
Sermon originally preached on Trinity 1A, Sunday, June 14, 2020. As always, it will be helpful for you to read the assigned texts before reading the sermon by…
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From the Sermon Archives for Trinity 1A: The Word of the Lord Was Rare in Those Days (and Ours)
Sermon originally preached on Trinity 1B, June 3, 2018 at our quarterly healing service. While I preached this 8 years ago, it is still as relevant today as it…
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D-Day 2026: Last Surviving ‘Rosie the Riveters’ Honored by WWII Museum on D-Day Anniversary: ‘We can do it’ (FN)
God bless ’em. Truly a remarkable generation. For those with ears to hear, listen and understand. As America marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on…
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June 6, 2026: This Day in Maney Family History
On this date in 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, OH we debuted the anthem commissioned in my mother’s memory, Longing to Draw Near by…
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June 6, 2026: Remembering D-Day
Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion, the greatest amphibious assault the world has ever known (and hopefully will ever know). Sadly, most of…
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June 6, 2026: Jack Carr: Remember D-Day as if Were Yesterday, Everyday
Amen. In the United States, June 6, 1944 will receive passing mention on news programs and social channels. There are few, if any, parades or official…
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June 6, 2026: FDR’s D-Day Prayer
“My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies…
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June 6, 2026: General Eisenhower’s D-Day Speech
From here: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven…
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June 4, 2026: The Battle of Midway Begins
Today marks the 84th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Midway (June 4-7, 1942), the decisive turning point in the war against the Japanese during…
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Trinity Sunday 2026: Father Carretto Waxes Eloquent on the Nature of the Revelation of God
The catechism is not enough, theology is not enough, formulas are not enough to explain the Unity and Trinity of God. We need loving communication, we need the…
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From the Sermon Archives for Trinity Sunday 2026: The Trinity: Comprehending the Incomprehensible
Sermon originally delivered on Trinity Sunday C, June 16, 2019. Play the video before you read the sermon and as always, it will be helpful for you to read the…