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Sermon: Look UP

2016/07/11 Gayle 0

A few weeks ago when Shawn asked if I would speak today I immediately began thinking about a topic. I first went to the lectionary to see what the scripture was for today…it’s Luke 10: 25-37 the story we know as the Good Samaritan …. It’s one of my favorite stories and I was excited to speak on a story that holds so much meaning for me personally. But as time went on, it didn’t seem like where I was supposed to be. I became very stress about what words I was to share….for weeks everywhere I went, everything I did, I was thinking OKAY how does this relate to the Good Samaritan and what I am supposed to take from this to share? But The rest of the story

Be Like Me

2016/01/25 Gayle 0

Love ’em or hate ’em in the past 48 hours the ‘Be Like Me’ or ‘Be Like Bill’ memes have taken over the world, at least the social media world. None of the ‘canned’ ones suited me. So, I made my own. They have been my team since they first took the field in 1995. I hope this is THE year they come home with the Lombardi Trophy.

Sermon: Are You My God?

2015/05/10 Gayle 0

Are you walking through life asking everything imaginable – Are you my God?

Learning to Fire a Swivel Gun

2015/02/06 Gayle 0

No doubt your first question, as was mine, is what the heck is a swivel gun? A swivel gun usually refers to a small cannon, mounted on a swiveling stand or fork which allows a very wide arc of movement. Swivel guns are among the smallest types of cannon, typically measuring less than 1 m (3 ft) in length and with a bore diameter of up to 3.5 cm (1¼ in). Swivel guns were used principally aboard sailing ships, serving as short-range anti-personnel ordnance. They were not ship-sinking weapons, due to their small caliber and short range, but could do considerable damage to anyone caught in their line of fire. My encounter with a swivel gun took place at Moore’s Creek National Battlefield when I reported for duty on Saturday, January The rest of the story

The 150th Anniversary of the Battle for Fort Fisher

2015/01/25 Gayle 0

In January I had the opportunity to attend the sesquicentennial events for the Second Battle of Fort Fisher. Since a rainy Saturday in 2008 – I have attended the events surrounding the Second Battle of Fort Fisher . The weather isn’t always pleasant but the richness of the history flowing around the events are always worthy. After all, who doesn’t love firing of heavy artillery, people in period dress, and lectures of days long past? This year, as a part of the 150th there was a reenactment….on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, as beautiful a January day as you could wish for, I stood on the South side of the mound to watch the battle. On Sunday I watched from the north side. As The rest of the story