Category Archives: About Joe

Putting the Fun in Funeral

‘”Well done, good and faithful servant…’” Matt. 25:23 Of all the wedding ceremonies at which I have officiated there’s one that I speak of more often than any other.  I won’t say that it’s my only favorite, because many of … Continue reading

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Whales, World Class Musicians and Me

“Jesus answered: ‘Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time?”” John 14:9 I spent my teenage years in the shadow of an extremely talented and well-known musician.  Actually, he isn’t just well-known, … Continue reading

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Investments, The Apple of God’s Eye & Other Love Affairs

“Keep me the apple of Your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 17: 8 I often talk about our relationship with God as a love affair, not a business proposition.  But scripture speaks of the relationship … Continue reading

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Good Tree, Good Tree What Do You See?

“I am the vine, you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit;” John 15:5 …continuing with the idea of “Scripture as Litmus Test” let’s take a closer look at … Continue reading

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I Want to Amaze Jesus

“When Jesus heard this, He was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “‘I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.’” Luke 7:9 When our youngest daughter (the same one … Continue reading

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