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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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1 year since the crash in Afghanistan claimed some of the best.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on August 6, 2012 by JoeJune 10, 2019

This is a re-post of an item I put up in January of 2012. It is the one year anniversary of the loss to our nation of some of the finest men we’ll ever know. Say a prayer for those still serving … Continue reading →

Posted in military, Sincere Stuff | Tagged afghanistan, American Legion, B.U.D.S., cathedral, CH-47, Chisago, Christmas, commotion in the pews, crackerjacks, Craig Rudolph, CTI, Funeral, Helicopter, joseph courtemanche, minnesota, Nicholas Spehar, Nimitz, Pat Price, Patriot Guard, Ranger 12, S.E.A.L., Saint Paul, Special Warfare, State Funeral, USS Wainright

Where is church?

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 12, 2012 by JoeJuly 12, 2012

Church is different things to different people. For some people it’s the worship service at a conference of Christian writers. To others, it’s a Cathedral with a majestic altar. Maybe for you it’s putting on your Sunday best and heading … Continue reading →

Posted in food, mission to Belize, Sincere Stuff | Tagged cathedral, Christ, Christmas, Church, commotion in the pews, food, hut, joseph courtemanche, kitchen, Matthew 25:37-40, meatloaf, mission, neighbor meals, poor, rain forest, service, thanksgiving, twin cities

Sometimes Santa is not a nice man.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 28, 2012 by JoeJune 28, 2012

Many of you know that I’m a professional Santa Claus. For those of you who didn’t, now you do. This post represents my personal views. It does not speak on behalf of any organization or association of Santas. I stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff | Tagged background check, child molester, children, Christmas, commotion in the pews, insurance, joseph courtemanche, matthew feeney, minnesota, nicholas of myra, Red Suit, safety, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus

A STATE FUNERAL

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 29, 2012 by JoeJune 10, 2019

I wrote this last fall and sent it off to Proceedings. Got my first real rejection letter yesterday! I’m told I’d best get used to them in the future. I hadn’t published this until my fate with the magazine was … Continue reading →

Posted in military, Sincere Stuff, Writing | Tagged afghanistan, American Legion, B.U.D.S., cathedral, CH-47, Chisago, Christmas, commotion in the pews, crackerjacks, Craig Rudolph, CTI, Funeral, Helicopter, joseph courtemanche, minnesota, Nicholas Spehar, Nimitz, Pat Price, Patriot Guard, Ranger 12, S.E.A.L., Saint Paul, Special Warfare, State Funeral, USS Wainright

I’m honored.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 30, 2011 by JoeJune 12, 2019

I’d like to share a link with all of you (mom and whomever the other reader is) that my beloved and favorite brother-in-law brought to my attention. It appears that a picture of me talking to a child over a … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff | Tagged 2011, children, Christmas, Cisco, commotion in the pews, hospital, joseph courtemanche, photo, Santa, StarTribune.com

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