Monthly Archives: June 2007

The Cross and the Bench

Posted on June 28, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Allow me to paint you a picture. You’ve got two big, flat pieces of wood, and a quasi-church-coffeehouse-type building. The pieces of wood are as old as the building itself. You don’t need them for framing or construction, but they’re … Continue reading →

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Open Mic Night – Q-tip

Posted on June 27, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Just wanted everybody to see the flyer I designed for the July 7 Open Mic Night:

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Did you mean brian wiksell?

Posted on June 25, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

I try not to Google myself too often, but I did just a minute ago, and I have to say that I believe I have finally come into my own in this vast and mysterious place we call the internet. … Continue reading →

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Card Tricks

Posted on June 21, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

My brother is in town today from Portland. A rare treat, indeed. Last night we were hanging out at my house with two of our cousins, and my brother, Brendon, was engaging my cousin, Matt, in a card trick. He … Continue reading →

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A Study in Contrasts

Posted on June 21, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

John the revelatorJacob the liar Isaiah the oratorMoses the stutterer David the heroPaul the terrorist Ruth the widowSolomon the polygamist Nicodemus the statesmanMary Magdelene the outcast Job the philanthropistJoseph (NT) the peasant Mary the virginRahab the prostitute Joshua the warriorJonah … Continue reading →

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Let Jesus be Jesus to you

Posted on June 20, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

I was reading Scot McKnight’s blog, Jesus Creed, and I think he said something really beautiful for those who spend a lot of time in ministry. I’m going to put it in my own words. Those of us in the … Continue reading →

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The Nooma Sessions: 001 – Rain

Posted on June 18, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Our small group, called “Re:Group” has begun watching the Nooma video series in our Sunday evening gatherings. I plan to post here each week with a description of each video, from Nooma’s website, plus a review of the video, and … Continue reading →

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God the Father, God the Son

Posted on June 18, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

There is a reason why so many preachers focus so heavily on the New Testament. It’s the same reason that people publish pocket New Testaments, but decide to throw Psalms and Poverbs in for good measure. I understand those little … Continue reading →

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Ask a Know-It-All Preacher Man

Posted on June 15, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

There are those in the Bible who went through some pretty tough times. If only they could have had a Know-It-All Preacher Man nearby to help them through those times with compassion, clear thinking, and Sound Life Principles from the … Continue reading →

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You Wanna See a Butterfly?

Posted on June 11, 2007 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Here… I’ve got one smashed in this book somewhere… aha! Here it is! A pipevine swallowtail… very rare. Yes, I realize the colors are a little dull… it is dead after all. But this way you can look closely at … Continue reading →

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