Tag Archives: Social Ministry

Eight Minutes and Forty-Six Seconds

Posted on June 6, 2020 by tmrichmond3

Eight minutes and forty-six seconds is a long time. In grand scheme of things, it is not that long. But eight minutes and forty-six seconds is a long time if you are kneeling silently in prayer in the hot sun. … Continue reading →

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BLM

Posted on June 3, 2020 by tmrichmond3

When I first saw the signs, I was a little puzzled. BLM. Why were people carrying Bureau of Land Management signs at a protest rally? Then I had the “doh” moment. Being from Alaska, I saw the initials BLM a … Continue reading →

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Praying the Psalms in Detention

Posted on July 20, 2019 by tmrichmond3

Every morning, when I do my morning devotions, I read from the Psalms.  About every two months I work my way through all the Psalms at least once. Psalms are prayers, so when I say I read through, I am … Continue reading →

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Diner Theology

Posted on October 20, 2018 by tmrichmond3

I love eating in diners. You how to tell if you are in a good diner? Your coffee cup is never empty. There is always a waitress coming by to fill it. You get to half a cup and this … Continue reading →

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