ARTICLES BY REV. WALTER B. KLOCKERS
We are beggars, that is true
Church reformer Martin Luther died in the year 1546 at age 62. Beside his deathbed was a desk that had a piece of paper with writing on it. There were just over 100 words written, the last being, “We are beggars, that is true.” What does this mean?
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Hearing the benefits of a silent night
A few weeks ago, our family took a vacation in the country.
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You too can be a history maker
I talked with someone recently about their choice of novels. Besides the Bible, I was wondering what kind of books they liked to read.
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God's door is always open for us
Three years ago, for our summer vacation, Jeanne, Ben and I took care of Dew Dance “Ranch,” in Port Angeles, Wash.
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Unwelcome words that fall upon deaf ears
When you hear the word “prophet,” what comes to mind? I think most would say that it invokes the image of a grizzled old man with a long gray beard, where birds might build a nest. He would be dressed in clothes made of animal hair or some simple natural …
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Please note: the menu has changed
What is the most unusual sandwich that you have ever tasted?
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The mysteries of heaven in two cats
I looked out the window this morning. Trees revealed a gentle breeze. The sky was overcast, a continuous stretch of same-greyness, wonderfully and masterfully dappled by God’s own brush. Then came a small, slender, slinking figure into view. One of the neighborhood cats.
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3 cats on a sunlit carpet
Over the past few months, there have been changes in our household. Our daughter has temporarily moved in with us. She has a cat named Shadow, whom she rescued off the streets of Port Angeles. He is now strictly an inside-the-house cat.
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Taking another look at the Messiah
Mark 8: 22-26: “They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on …
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Communing with nature: the second step
I was talking with someone recently. He believes that God is the author of all things – from the beauty of nature to our flesh and bone bodies. I would agree.
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Yes, Jesus loves (my footwear)
I realize the following sounds a bit odd. Still, I want to share.
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What, me worry? Well, yes indeed
As a kid, I loved reading Mad Magazine. One feature of the publication was a character named Alfred E. Neuman.
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Can you have it all?
The Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke, Chapter 4, verses 5–8:
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Tiny webs make for a big job
Spring is here. How can I tell? Besides what the calendar tells me, there are other telltale signs. As of late, on some days, the pollen count has been extremely high. How do I know? Well, my nose has revealed this to me.
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