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Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach)

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About Me

I am a pastor in the United Methodist Church. My wife and I have been married for 30 years. We have two grown sons who are both now married and a 3-year-old grandson.

For those who would like to read some of my sermons by accessing my page at Sermon Central by clicking this link

sermoncentral.com

I hope they help you on your walk with Christ.

My Interests

Painting, woodworking, golf, spectator sports

Music:

Christian and Oldies

Movies:

John Wayne in "In Harm's Way" is the best movie ever made.

Television:

C.S.I., Shark, Dirty Jobs

Books:

Tom Clancy, W.E.B. Griffin, Patrick Robinson

My Blog

A Real Delicate Balance

        In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning.  Through him all things were made; wi...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:10:00 PST

The Dandelion Paradox

        Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.  But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and ...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:12:00 PST

Hannah and the Prodigal Son

        "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'  "But the father said to his serva...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:13:00 PST

Zacchaeus Finds Tolerance

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could no...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:09:00 PST

Intolerable Intolerance

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:34-35, New Intern...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:10:00 PST

Meeting the Requirements

    With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God?  Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?  Will the LORD be please...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:33:00 PST

Prayer Priorities

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:33:00 PST

Time to Worship, No Really, We Need to Worship!

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Godthis is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to t...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:48:00 PST

I Don't Want to be an Impala

    When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burne...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:03:00 PST

Promises Kept

    For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come (Hebrews 4:8, NIV).    ...
Posted by Keith (a.k.a. PapaPreach) on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:29:00 PST