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Why My Pilgrimage Led Me Home

May 31, 2026

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A Curious Pilgrim Reflection On Sunday, June 7, 2026, I will kneel before the bishop and be confirmed as a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield, Missouri. At seventy-six years old, some might wonder why anyone would make such a change. Others will understand immediately. Life is a journey. More importantly, life is…

Finding Our Place: One Home, One Shepherd

Jan 2, 2026

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Sweet Tea and Front Porch Storyteller

in Daily Office Reflections

There is a longing that runs through the human heart—the desire to belong, to find a place where we are known, safe, and at rest. Scripture names this longing and gently redirects it. From the wilderness of Jacob to the promise of a better country, from God’s rain of provision to the voice of the…

From Dualism to Wholeness: A Spiritual Journey Through Many Traditions Toward Sacrament, Justice, and Love

Sep 23, 2025

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Sweet Tea and Front Porch Storyteller

in Life Lessons

Finding Unity in the Episcopal Church After a Lifetime of Seeking My spiritual journey has never been a straight line. I began within the Free Will Baptist tradition, carrying with me the dualistic view of sacred and profane, and the heavy sense that humanity was broken and bound for judgment. Yet, as the years passed,…

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Why My Pilgrimage Led Me Home

Finding Our Place: One Home, One Shepherd

From Dualism to Wholeness: A Spiritual Journey Through Many Traditions Toward Sacrament, Justice, and Love