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What is Your Expiration Date?
May 23, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
"Throw away everything from before May 2012." These were the instructions from Dave, our team leader. Sunday afternoon I joined a group of 15 or so volunteers from my local church in a clean up day at the temporary residence facility in a neighboring community called Samaritan Inn. The Inn houses 100 people in transition at a time. There are rooms for singles and apartments for families. Our group wore matching red tshirts that said “Change the World Weekend.” We were part of a … [Read More...]
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“Where are You Supposed to be Right Now?”
May 18, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
It was a sunny Monday morning in June and I was sitting at my home computer wearing t-shirt and shorts making a list of details to take care of for a conference on preaching I was organizing. The phone rang. It was Herbert Coleman, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Perkins School of Theology where I work. I feel it is ok to mention him by name since this story in no way reflects badly on anyone but me. Herbert has a beautiful, deep voice. “Hello, Alyce,” he said. “Are you … [Read More...]
“He Ascended into Heaven…”
May 15, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie 1 Comment
“He Ascended into Heaven…” Thoughts on Ascension Day 2012 Ascension Day is rapidly approaching. What are we to think about this mystery? … [Read More...]
My Route Guidance is Finished??
May 9, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
Last Saturday I was invited to be the retreat leader for a Sunday School class from a large church in Dallas. One of the members has a lovely … [Read More...]
What You Focus on Grows
May 1, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
My yoga teacher says the same thing at the end of every class every Monday night at 9 pm. After we’ve all lay prone in the dark with our hands at … [Read More...]
No Time for Saplings
May 1, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
It’s almost graduation weekend at the University where I teach. A high value is always placed on quality landscaping and a pleasing aesthetic for … [Read More...]
Ash Wednesday Closet Cleaning
February 17, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
A student of mine told of sending his 7 year old daughter in to clean up her room during Saturday morning family chore time. She emerged from her room … [Read More...]
It’s Go Time! Mark 1:16-20
January 14, 2012 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
One of my students, trained as an attorney, told me of an article she recently read in a journal for Alabama lawyers. It was written by a judge and … [Read More...]
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh: Get Them While Supplies Last!
December 30, 2011 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
The wise men, whose visit to Jesus is recorded in Matthew 2:1-12, were most likely three members of the priestly caste of Zoroastrianism, noted for … [Read More...]
First Things First
December 30, 2011 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
One night this past week I had a very vivid dream. I was running- where I didn’t know, I just knew that I had to get there … [Read More...]
Grocery Store Checkout
October 19, 2011 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
Thirty years ago when my husband and I got married in York, Pennsylvania, I asked a friend from seminary to read Scripture. She and I had both just … [Read More...]
Walkabout
October 7, 2011 By Alyce McKenzie Leave a Comment
Walkabout As a recovering workaholic I’m trying to schedule more spontaneous, leisure activities into my week. I know irony. Scheduled … [Read More...]



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