JONATHAN C DOW

Couldn't You Just Have Waited?

We received many well-intended words of caution as we prepared to move to Tennessee in 1999. Things to watch for included wicked thunderstorms, oven-like heat, tornados, and, of course, the impending Y2K apocalypse. One of the things, however, not mentioned to us was the impulsiveness of drivers navigating a two-way . . .

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August 01, 2023

Biscuit Cutters in the Throne Room

Not too long ago, I found an amazing recipe for biscuits from scratch. Thinking they would be great for Thanksgiving, I decided to make a practice batch to see if we liked them. While the professional photograph portrayed magnificent golden-brown rosemary, apple, bacon, and white cheddar mounds of deliciousness, my final product turned out . . .

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July 01, 2023

Resting at Home

Discovering Peace in the Season of "Yet to Be"

Most every weekend we pass through an older part of town that is slowly transitioning from residential to commercial property. The slow process over the 20 years that we have lived here has been painful to watch.

While the houses have often been abandoned, gutted, and then demolished, there is one ranch-style home that we have watched . . .

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June 01, 2023

Neck-Craning Expectation

As the weather has warmed and the days have become longer, my wife and I have appreciated the opportunity to enjoy our deck in the evenings. As we sat outside for the first time this season, we chatted about the day, eagerly sharing the funny and the frustrating things that transpired.

During a lull in the conversation, I noticed a large . . .

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May 01, 2023

The East Side of the Jordan

Not too long ago, while sitting in the choir loft during a sermon, I followed a thought along a rabbit trail that led me to Numbers chapter 33. (Sorry, Pastor).

Titled "Stages in Israel's Journey," this passage captures Israel's rest stops on their trek out of Egypt to the Promised Land. It basically reads, "The Israelites left this city . . .

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April 01, 2023

Scored Bread

Most every Sunday at my church, I sit at the keyboard in the choir loft. When Communion is served, I am privileged to have a direct line of sight to the Table and can easily see the elements as they are consecrated by our pastor.

One particular Sunday, when the Celebrant lifted the homemade loaf and began to break it, the bread stretched, . . .

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February 01, 2023

I Hear You

Not too long ago, my wife and I ventured deep into the land of Amazon, purchasing an Echo Dot and an Echo Show. We also bought programmable lightbulbs that we not only can adjust the brightness but also change the color simply with our voice.

Honestly, we thought the steepest part of the learning curve would be getting everything set up . . .

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January 01, 2023

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