by Rachel | Oct 9, 2022 | Pastor's Patter |
Pulpit Reflections “Jewish Lives Matter.” Look at that sentence again. “’JEWISH’ Lives Matter.” Those three words were printed neatly on a small sign. The sign was held by a middle-aged man. The man, wearing a suit, hat, and eyeglasses, looked dapper, as well-dressed,...
by Rachel | Sep 22, 2022 | Pastor's Patter |
Pulpit Reflections Two heads are better than one. Right?? Well, maybe. Maybe not. Josh Mitchell was clearing brush early in September in Clay Center, Nebraska, when he came upon a small snake with a very rare characteristic. It had two heads! The garter snake also had...
by Rachel | Nov 23, 2021 | Pastor's Patter |
There is an elephant in our house. It is old and heavy and black. It is only about a foot tall, and it has always been in my life. Before the pachyderm resided in my house, it was in my grandparents’ house. Although it belonged to both of my grandparents, whom I...
by Rachel | Feb 18, 2021 | Pastor's Patter |
Pastor’s Patter February, 2021 I read an advice column which appears in the Lincoln newspaper. Seeing how stupid some people can be makes me feel better about myself. I realize that I have plenty of company in my lapses of judgment and in my deficiencies regarding...
by Rachel | Jan 18, 2021 | Pastor's Patter |
Pastor’s Patter January, 2021 According to legend, a man goes out to build a bridge so he can more easily travel from one end of his property to the other, but when he arrives at the creek with his measuring tape, he discovers that none of his poles is long enough to...
by Rachel | Dec 16, 2020 | Pastor's Patter |
Pastor’s Patter December 2020 Some people place bowling trophies on their mantles. It’s okay to put your accomplishments on display, as long as you don’t brag about them. After all, you worked hard for them. Be proud, but don’t gloat. Although I was never even an...
