Category Archives: Spiritual

It was only Friday: But Sunday’s Comin’

Posted on April 6, 2015 by timfruth

The Easter Season is always a time of year where I reflect on things in my own life. We all have our ups and our downs and go through some rough black Fridays. So with that thought in mind, I … Continue reading →

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You know a dream is like a river: A Sunday Trip to Fossil Creek

Posted on March 26, 2015 by timfruth

The River You know a dream is like a river Ever changin’ as it flows And a dreamer’s just a vessel That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what’s behind you And never knowing what’s in store … Continue reading →

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BJ Little: A brother in arms

Posted on September 20, 2014 by timfruth

How do I begin? First and foremost I have loved and respected BJ Little as a friend and officiating partner for close to 20 years now. We first met in the early 1990’s and I have watched him grow from … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by timfruth

Can’t see nothin’ in front of me Can’t see nothin’ coming up behind Make my way through this darkness I can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds me Lost track of how far I’ve gone How far I’ve gone, … Continue reading →

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A Third Day Cinco de Mayo Reflection

Posted on May 5, 2013 by timfruth

What does Cinco de Mayo mean to me? 13 years ago, I bought some tickets so my family and I could go see some band from Atlanta that was playing in North Phoenix. I had recently discovered this southern sounding … Continue reading →

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What Christmas Means to Me

Posted on December 28, 2012 by timfruth

In an irreverent 1970’s SNL skit about Christmas, Steve Martin is asked, “Uncle Steve, What does Christmas mean to you?” His answer is quite a story and I have the audio for you to listen to. So with that in mind, … Continue reading →

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Climbing up Bear Mountain: How Great Thou Art

Posted on September 28, 2012 by timfruth

It is no secret that I love Sedona. I mean it is much more then infatuation, it is love. So one of the many things I love about Sedona is the abundance of hiking options. Of course I like to … Continue reading →

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Who I Am: Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2012 by timfruth

Good thing I had plenty of sleep Saturday night as Sunday rolled around into a big theological message from Pastor Donovan on the essence of Who I Am. In reality a very deep subject but I was alive and listening … Continue reading →

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Who I Am

Posted on August 29, 2012 by timfruth

Last Sunday, the church that I attend started a new series on “Who I Am”. Donovan led us through an exercise on writing down things that describe “who I am”. Without doubt, we get our identity through a variety of … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Tribute by Erma Bombeck

Posted on May 13, 2012 by timfruth

This is clearly a classic from the late, great Erma Bombeck. I know she is still smiling. Hope you all like it. In honor of Moms everywhere. Here is how Erma tells the story. Realizing that the mother of my … Continue reading →

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