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WLSU: Until You Love Them
posted on Jan 12, 2024 This blog is also available as a podcast
I once heard a story about Desmond Tutu, and I'm not sure if it's true, but I'm going to tell it to you anyway. First , you probably know , but in case you don't - Desmond Tutu was t...
Read MoreMissy Darling to Retire
posted on Jan 11, 2024 January 11, 2023 Dear Fellow Parishioners, Over 18 years ago I was at Redeemer one weekday, probably for Altar Guild, when I heard that the current receptionist was leaving to take a full-time position. My husband Chuck had just retired fr...
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WLSU - Back At It
posted on Jan 5, 2024 This blog is also available as a podcast
It's worth noting that Jesus didn't always like his job . This is well-documented. And I'm not talking about when Jesus slipped away from the crowds to get a little alone time or pray: Th...
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Rector's Sabbatical 2024
Rector's Sabbatical
posted on Jan 1, 2024 We are so proud to share the good news that Church of the Redeemer is a recipient of the Lilly Endowment's Clergy Renewal Grant. This $60,000 grant will enable our Rector, Philip DeVaul, to take a sabbatical after nearly 8 years leading this cong...
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WLSU: Compared to What - Throwback Episode
posted on Dec 29, 2023 Editor's note: As part of our When Love Shows Up Throwback Series we are re-posting this blog post which was originally posted on October 28, 2022. This blog is also available as a podcast
One of the first concerts I attended after thin...
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WLSU: Everybody's Birthday
posted on Dec 22, 2023 This blog is also available as a podcast
A parenting expert recently told me that she hates children's birthday parties. And I immediately thought to myself, "Well sure, all adults hate children's birthday parties. They are excruc...
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WLSU: An Advent Progress Report
posted on Dec 15, 2023 This blog is also available as a podcast
How is the buildup to Christmas going for you? Are you experiencing hope and joy and all that ? Are you being festive enough? Are you fee ling all the correct feelings? I want to take this ...
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WLSU: We Almost Died
posted on Dec 8, 2023 This blog is also available as a podcast
My family and I almost died last week. Here's what happened and how I'm feeling about it today.
Many years ago, a previous owner of our house added on one little room . Instea...
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WLSU: Childish Things
posted on Dec 1, 2023 This blog is also available as a podcast
I come from the first generation to play video games at home. I remember being very young and our family having an Atari set on which I played Pong and Pitfall. The first gaming console that was rea...
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WLSU: Multitasking Gratitude
posted on Nov 23, 2023 This blog is also available as a podcast
One thing you learn when you grow up is that multi-tasking is impossible. This may seem counterintuitive for you if you are an adult who feels like you are constantly juggling a wide array of co...
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