Author Archives: Tom Long

A Shot in the Dark

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Tom Long

Yesterday, July 13, 2024, there was an apparent assassination attempt on former president, Donald Trump. I suspect that there will be a lot written about this and discussed by television pundits and the like. But I would like to take … Continue reading →

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A Unique Witness-7th Day of Easter

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Tom Long

1 John 5:9-13 9 We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him … Continue reading →

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Joy? Really? or Real Joy?

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Tom Long

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 For few adults and too many children, life is not all peaches and cream. We have hardships, heartaches and trials. So, when the Bible tells us to rejoice, what are we to do? … Continue reading →

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Has the Greatest Commandment Become the Lost Commandment?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Tom Long

The Gospel reading for this coming Sunday is from John 13:34-35 (New Revised Common Lectionary). Before Jesus utters these words, he demonstrates them by taking a towel and bowl of water then brushing their dirty, smelly feet. 34 “A new command I … Continue reading →

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Did I Actually Exercise?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Tom Long

Today, I changed up my fitness routine. Normally on a good day, and only on a good day, I get up and stretch a few minutes with Classical Stretch: By Essentrics on PBS. Later, Joy and I usually go for … Continue reading →

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