Ethiopian Eunuch
Posted: June 4, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Last Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Asheville (FPCA), the church ordained elders and deacons which are the leaders of the church. Patrick Johnson preached on Acts 8:26-40 Much of the sermon involved leadership, but Patrick’s words apply to anyone. I’ve chosen to use the word “people” or “lives” instead of leadership and leaders. I invite […]
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Ed Loring
Posted: April 1, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: over stimulation
Ed Loring, one of the founders of the Open Door Community (ODC) in Atlanta, celebrated his 85th birthday last week in Baltimore. The event was held in his back yard. Above is a picture of Michael, Ed and I at that event. We sat in a circle and Ed introduced all of us – about […]
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Parking
Posted: March 22, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
I really like driving our electric car and I haven’t been to a gas station in a year. It’s easy to handle and there are warning lights everywhere. I guess most new cars have those lights but they are new to me. There’s a flashing light on each of the side mirrors that flashes whenever […]
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Epiphany
Posted: January 9, 2025 by Tamara Puffer
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Epiphany and Pentecost are my two favorite times of the church year. Epiphany marks when the magi followed a star to find Jesus after his birth. Pentecost is celebrated when the Holy Spirit came down to earth. They both signify new beginnings. Since I attend First Presbyterian Church Asheville in the morning and Circle of […]
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First Presbyterian Church
Posted: December 30, 2024 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: over stimulation, resting brain
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; …. a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek and […]
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Hand
Posted: December 19, 2024 by Tamara Puffer
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Several years ago, something was wrong with my right thumb joint because it collapsed inward. I had surgery in Asheville, but it failed. I made the decision to go to a hand surgeon in Charlotte recommended to me by an orthopedic surgeon at my church. This time the surgery was successful. I went for several […]
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