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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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That’s The World’s Tiniest Violin You Hear Mourning Student Loan Debt.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 24, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheJune 23, 2019

Recently I was trapped in a Doctor’s office for the semi-monthly make-your arm-hurt, feel-like-you-got-the-flu shot that prevents yellow-jackets from killing me. On the monitor was the CBS Morning Show (or whatever silly name they have – only watch that tripe … Continue reading →

Posted in ranting, Sincere Stuff, television, Uncategorized | Tagged insipid television reporters, joseph courtemanche, lesbian origami, loans, snowflakes, student loan debt, whining

A Rather Large Bucket Of Lemonade

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 26, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 25, 2019

I’m quite sure all of you have heard the expression “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” It’s trite, and usually just the opposite of what we do with the bitter taste of defeat, the acid of anger, or the … Continue reading →

Posted in law enforcement, Love, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged anger, assault on saint agnes, bitterness, clarence d. castile, joseph courtemanche, law enforcement, lemonade, lemons, nicholas of haiti, p.o.s.t., peacemaker, philando castile, saint paul police reserves

I Warned You: I’m Back.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 9, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 8, 2018

I’m back. Yes, that might be bad news if you’ve been rooting for my demise, but very few people who despise me take the time to read this blog. I took a couple of weeks off from all my vocations … Continue reading →

Posted in Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged beloved spouse, browplasty, dr. douglas dworak, ice packs, joseph courtemanche, president donald j. trump, saint paul eye clinic, surgery, v.a., veterans choice

It’s Time To Start A New Ministry On This Blog Featuring Knitters. We’re Calling It Saint’s Scarves.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on March 5, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheMarch 23, 2018

UPDATE: 03/23/2018 I changed the zip-code to 55101. My apologies for any inconvenience this caused anyone. My wife, who is the most wonderful person I’ve ever been married to in my life (*old joke, probably get me in trouble*) has … Continue reading →

Posted in good neighbor meal, Love, Saint's Scarves, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized, volunteers | Tagged commotion in the pews, facebook, gifts, good neighbor meal, hats, joseph courtemanche, kip courtemanche, knitting, mike rowe, returning the favor, saint's scarves, scarves, union gospel mission, volunteers

Who? Me? Both Of Us?

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 20, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 20, 2018

Somewhere along the way, Jesus lured me back to life. I won’t do the whole testimony thing here, you’d be bored. But I will tell you how it’s impacted me in the last decade. Please follow me on Twitter, and … Continue reading →

Posted in good neighbor meal, mission to Belize, mission to Haiti, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged Bible, commotion in the pews, cursing, haiti, honored., humble, joseph courtemanche, loathsome sinner, mission, missionary, overseas mission ministry, prayer, shiloh missionary baptist church, study

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