Rev. Klockers: Ask for help when there is a harmful addiction
Deuteronomy 31:8 says “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.)
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Rev. Klockers: I’m missing the past, but have hope for the future
It says in Isaiah 43:18-19, from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible: “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the …
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Rev. Klockers: Yes, God cares for Abby and Ziva
A few days ago, two of our cats had a shared birthday. We don’t know the exact date of their birth. It is a best guess for us.
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Rev. Klockers: Please join me in prayer for 2021
Do you believe you have had years of your life that were the same?
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Rev. Klockers: Is your life plotted on a script?
There are those who believe the path and ultimate destination of our lives have been predetermined. For these folks, we are mere actors following a script.
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Rev. Klockers: When our good soil becomes rocky ground
Jesus gave the following commentary on the parable of the sower, where seed is cast liberally upon the ground. It lands on different surfaces: some on a pathway, others on rocky ground, a number among thorns, and a quantity upon good soil.
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Rev. Klockers: We have lost a lot in the past few months
Have you ever wondered how you might respond to a future catastrophic event?
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Rev. Klockers: What would Jesus do – wear a face mask?
What would happen if Jesus and his disciples were here right now in Moses Lake?
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Rev. Klockers: Does God grade our poor penmanship?
In our modern day, it is widely believed that Mark’s was the first Gospel written (before those of Matthew, Luke or John). So, why is Matthew’s listed as the first Gospel instead of Mark’s?
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Rev. Klockers: Something important to remember about skin color
Here are some of the things I love.
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Rev. Klockers: Jesus gives a boat-rocking object lesson with miracles
In Mark’s Gospel, there are two miracles that Jesus performs on water, more specifically on the Sea of Galilee.
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Rev. Klockers: Repent for the day of the Lord is upon us
There is a plethora of expressions within the greater Christian family. Some folks emphasize speaking in tongues; others highlight social justice and activism. Some are more into preaching for folks to shape up so that they can be saved. Some others believe that one has been saved through Jesus Christ, …
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Rev. Klockers: Maybe it wasn’t a chicken that crowed?
John 13:38 sets the stage. Jesus predicts that Peter will repeatedly deny being his follower, and will do so three times. What he said came to pass.
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Rev. Klockers: When restrictions are lifted it is all up to us
“Then the devil took (Jesus) to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from there, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ and ‘On their hands they …
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Rev. Klockers: Please pray a simple prayer for others
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.”
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Rev. Klockers: A loving God, stay-at-home and mental health
The words of an unknown author: “I think the best thing I ever did in my adult life was start digging deep and asking myself why I am the way I am and do things the way I do. It takes a ton of work and intentionality but getting to …
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A time to be a loving neighbor – at a distance
The words of Ecclesiastes 3:3-8 are most appropriate at this time:
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Brother, can you spare some toilet paper?
One of the best-known songs of the Great Depression was “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” It was written in 1930 by lyricist E. Y. “Yip” Harburg and composer Jay Gorney, and sung by a number of vocalists, including Bing Crosby.
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This is the rainy day, so get on the ark
In the Biblical story of Noah and the ark, Noah and his family were spared from the floodwaters because “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.” They were the only humans saved. All others perished.
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A bad habit can be infectious
Last week I was returning home from the hospital. I had just visited two parishioners. Both of them were recovering from surgery. Thankfully, they seemed to be doing well.
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More on Toeny the polydactyl cat
A few months ago, I wrote about a kitten we adopted. It all began when we were at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
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Consulting God first is always good advice
Do you take any “alternative” or “natural” supplements? I take a few. One that has been especially effective for me is alpha lipoic acid.
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Building up a resistance to inoculations
According to Wikipedia, an inoculation is an “artificial induction of immunity against various infectious diseases.” We are most familiar with this in the form of a flu shot, where live viruses are killed and then given by injection.
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How to recognize love in the midst of…
I use a sign-in for my laptop. There are three options: type in my password, enter a certain four-digits on the numeric keypad or use fingerprint recognition. I prefer the latter. I run the end of my finger over a tiny metal bar and that is all it takes – …
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When half-full or half-empty fall short
Most of us have heard of the proverbial glass that contains water up to the half-way mark. It is a simple test that may indicate one’s general outlook on life. If a person sees the glass as being half-full it is a sign of optimism. If they see the glass …
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Found: a pure black polydactyl kitten
This is a follow up to an article I wrote two weeks ago. In that piece, I talked about our son, Benjamin. He was hospitalized at Samaritan for four days with pneumonia. Thankfully, he is now resting at home and doing well. On the second night of that ordeal, Jeanne …
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Oh, Christmas tree, that is still standing…
I am writing this piece beginning Friday, Jan. 10. It is now 5:30 a.m.
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In search of a pure black polydactyl kitten
A short time ago, our son Benjamin was released from Samaritan Hospital. He had a bad case of pneumonia. We are so very thankful for the excellent care he received while at the hospital. The doctors, nurses, kitchen and support staff were all wonderful.
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Jesus
Saint Nicholas was a fourth-century bishop. He lived in Myra, in what would become modern-day Turkey.
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Should I care for the cat and does God care? Part 2
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Should I care for the cat and does God care?
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Giving thanks at the banquet table
How was your Thanksgiving? This year, we traveled to the west side of the state to greet family at the home of my older sister and brother-in-law. This Thanksgiving gathering was of a smaller size when compared to years past. Only one of their four adult children (with their families) …
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Where have you been? Who have you met?
I was raised in a town that had a good degree of diversity.
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When elder care becomes too difficult
Over the years, I’ve spent time visiting parishioners in care facilities.
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What would Jesus do: use his neocortex
As human beings, we may consider ourselves to be a “higher life form” than any other living creature on the planet.
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Spinning in circles chasing the dot
Do you believe in the Devil?
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Tunnel vision and answered prayer
This winter was mild compared to the previous one.
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A holy calling to get good sleep
When I was younger, I considered myself to be a night owl. I was convinced that my best ideas and creativity came later on in the day. I often would work on important projects well into the night.
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I wish I had my own narrator
When I read the Gospel of John there is a strong presence of the narrator. It is easy for me to neglect this fact.
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Do you feel uncomfortable around them?
Twice a month, we have a care-giver come over to the house to be with our son, Benjamin, who has Down Syndrome. Her name is Delaina. We deeply appreciate the service that she offers. We are fortunate to have her present with Benjamin while we take time for ourselves.
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The difference between recreation and re-creation
Jeanne, Benjamin and I just got back from a wonderful vacation. We traveled to the west side of the state – to Hood Canal, Port Angeles and Port Townsend. We took care of a mini-ranch for a while, explored the banks of the Elwha River and its newly formed delta, …
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