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The Old (Crazy) Songs

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

Believe it or not, this was one of those “feel good” songs, where people stood up, swayed, and clapped their hands, smiling at each other, marveling at how they could worship and have fun at the same time. 

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Bullies and Victims: When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock

April 6, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 10 Comments

I can’t deny that it touched off some old trauma in me, which explains why my heart pounded, my fists clenched, and my eyes welled up every time I thought about it.  

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Performing a Wiccan Wedding: A Change in Perspective

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 4 Comments

Recently, I performed my first Wiccan Wedding ceremony for a lovely young couple and their baby.

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It Was Nice to Meet You

February 7, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

I try to hold onto the moment and make it count. But I can't slow it down

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Rocky Mountain Shame

January 27, 2022January 28, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

In our church, we were suspicious of anything too emotional. We thought it was dangerous to get too caught up in wonder or elation because happiness couldn’t possibly be spiritual.

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Throwing Away the Script

January 13, 2022January 15, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

"I'm ashamed of you," she said. But she didn't mean it. Her religious leaders taught her to say such things and it caused her pain.

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Family Gathering

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 7 Comments

They were such a sweet, good looking family. It's too bad their weekend was ruined by their father being mistakenly arrested

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A Child’s Power

December 25, 2021January 5, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

I’d forgotten how powerful the vitality of a small child can be.

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I No Longer Reach for Heaven

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 ~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

I’m astounded that anyone could be persuaded to accept a way of life that guarantees their condemnation.  But I’m sorry to say we made converts.

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I Don’t Have to Go Back

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 ~ David Mercer ~ 5 Comments

I’m so appreciative of the medical community these days and I’m often concerned at how stressed they are. Even before Covid, many of them were overworked. I don’t know how they keep at it day after day.  I wish I could show them support or even step in to work with them like I did … Continue reading I Don’t Have to Go Back

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