Almost 20 years ago our Minister Emeritus, Dr. Chris Schriner, shared memories of an “ordinarily extraordinary” human being, Dale Dudley Schriner. In the 110th anniversary of his father’s birth year, Chris will look back on his relationship with Dale, from estrangement to reconciliation to saying farewell, updating his reflections with the perspective of old age. … Continue reading ▶️”Just Stop and Listen to This Music,” Late in Life, a Son Recalls His Father

Traditionally we categorize change right up there with the unknown, public speaking, taxes, job search and a few other bete noirs as scary and painful. Rationally I can dispel that feeling but realistically it does not dispel as emotions do not vanish by saying ‘boo’ to them. We have all accomplished change in the past … Continue reading ▶️ Transitions

What possible message can a memory from early childhood have for an adult? Don describes recollections from when he was just 2 years 10 months old. The memory has had a haunting beauty that’s followed him around the rest of his life. At his best, Don finds he has the same attitude now as that … Continue reading ▶️ Garden Of Eden

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