Author Archives: Tom Long

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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Dream Church – Dogs, Dancing and Daylight

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Tom Long

I have a dream church. It wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste. I have friends who love going to mega-churches with professional preaching, professional musicians, and professional productions of the service. It is a sort of Broadway production in their hometown, … Continue reading →

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HOW BIG IS GOD’S TENT?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Tom Long

I ran into another old man at Island Jo’s coffee shop. I liked his haircut and asked him about his barber. As in many small towns, this led to a rather extended conversation. He told me that he had been … Continue reading →

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The Root of the Fruit

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Tom Long

Jesus tells a parable that reveals the key for figuring out the source of a leader’s authority and that by which we ourselves are motivated.

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