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Name: Ryan
Country: United States
State: Kansas
Metro: McPherson
Birthday: 12/27/1978
Gender: Male


Interests: Spending time with my wife, Allison; reading; church; music; coffee; playing with our two cats; church history & spirituality
Expertise: the making and drinking of coffee and espresso-based drinks; the bass guitar; prayer rope & rosary making; convergent theology; discussing God (particularly over coffee); audio production
Occupation: Education/training
Industry: Education/Research


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Member Since: 9/19/2005

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Currently Listening
The Christmas Sessions
By MercyMe, Mercy Me
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Christ is born!

Dear Friends and Family,
I wanted to take a quick moment (because I sneaked into the office) wish you a very merry Christmas!  May the light that shone so bright the night of Christ's birth shine in our lives even brighter in the coming year as we represent Christ to the world.  Amen.
Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, and Christ,
Fr. Ryan+


Sunday, November 25, 2007

Currently Reading
The Way of a Pilgrim and A Pilgrim Continues on His Way (Shambhala Classics)
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Advent early...

 I realize I'm early in shifting my colors from green to purple in anticipation of Advent, however I wanted to make sure they were up-to-date for next Sunday!  I pray everyone has a blessed and safe Advent/Christmas season.  May the peace of Christ rule and reign in your hearts and minds.

In Christ,

Fr. Ryan+

Candles on Christmas Eve


Saturday, September 15, 2007

Currently Reading
Sabbatical Journey: The Diary of His Final Year
By Henri J.M. Nouwen
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Long time comin'...

Well, for those who were curious I did not vanish or fall off the face of the earth.  I have been busy with the first 6 weeks of school and new employment.  I have been continuing my work at the Main St. Deli as the daytime shift manager.  I also am a 3/4 time faculty member at Central Christian College of Kansas in the music department, with my emphasis in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) area.  I ALSO am in my 4th week as a Master's Degree student at Friends University in Wichita in their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM), with a split emphasis in "Contemporary Worship and the Arts" and "Spirtual Formation."

In other words: Keep us in prayer!  Allison has picked up a part-time job at the Deli as a baker.  She keeps busy with that a couple nights a week, in addition to projects around the house.

Well, I must be off.  Places to go!  We love you all and pray God's blessing and favor upon your lives!

In Christ,
Ryan+


Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Pentecost!

Family,

I pray that you all have a joyful and blessed Pentecost Sunday as we live in the daily expectation of the moving of the Holy Spirit! Have a great weekend!

At Christ's Table,
Fr. Ryan

Acts 2


Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Currently Reading
The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
By Henri Nouwen
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Something new...

Dear Family,
I have uploaded my first sermon (Jan. 10, 2007) under the "audio" heading.  It is in WMA format (my apologies for you Apple users).  I hope to post more and to have them in mp3 for all to enjoy!

Many blessings during this Easter season!

In His Grace,
Fr. Ryan



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