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We Make Time

There are a couple of comedies I enjoy watching lately — Animal Control, DMV, St. Denis Medical, and of course, The...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
May 6, 2026
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Walking with Merlot

I did something a few weeks ago I never imagined would make its way into my pastor’s blog—I went llama trekking at...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
April 30, 2026
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At the Table and in the Pulpit

There are moments in ministry when you can just feel something shifting—when learning, creativity, and the Spirit...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
April 22, 2026
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Let’s Talk About Money… (Even If I’d Rather Not)

Money is one of those topics that can make even the most faithful people shift a little in their seats—and if I’m...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
April 15, 2026
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Learning to See

Art has always been a part of my life—and it began with my mom.  My mom is an artist, and she taught me how to see....
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
April 8, 2026
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Discovering That Less is More at Easter

I remember Easter as a child being all about more. More excitement, more candy, more eggs, more everything. I...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
April 2, 2026
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When Our World Shrinks to a Size of a Bathroom Floor

In Psalm 146, the Psalmist offers a gentle but important reminder: “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals,...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
March 17, 2026
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Do We Need a Gold Star to Do Good?

I recently learned about a program called “Service as Action” in the International Baccalaureate program. Students...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
March 11, 2026
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The Wilderness is Not the End of the Story

This past week, I saw the news that two well-known people died by suicide. Their names were familiar. Their faces...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
February 27, 2026
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Making Space in the Wilderness

When I was growing up, my Aunt Connie was what people would call a hoarder. A hoarder is someone who has an...
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
February 19, 2026

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