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What just happened?
Life has a way of jumping up and biting you in the backside. About six months ago now I was driving along, fat, dumb and happy and a hit and run driver crashed into the rear end of my nearly brand-new car and off he went. It looks like I’ll… Listen ⇢
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Keeping on…and on
I’ve never been very good at maintaining. Until I hit my mid-50s I had never worked for anyone other than myself for any longer than two years, and sometimes I quit working for myself before that! I am not sure if it is in my wiring, my attention span, or… Listen ⇢
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Sleeping in Shifts…
Lately I’ve been sleeping in shifts. For example, the other night I slept peacefully and soundly from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Then I was awake until 4:30 a.m. and slept another two hours until 6:30 a.m. Apparently this is not an uncommon occurrence for people at my stage of… Listen ⇢
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Who is driving this car?
I have a long-time friend and business associate who is a follower of eastern religion. I think he may be a buddhist, but I am not sure. He likes to compare the human ability to control one’s own destiny to the ability that drivers at the Disneyland attraction, Autopia, have… Listen ⇢
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Winds and Rain
It isn’t enough that we have had so much rain in the past couple of weeks that forecasters are concerned that the saturation of the soil will lead to further flooding as the season progresses. Now we are being buffeted by high-velocity winds. Along with my inability to sleep through… Listen ⇢
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Holy Spirit Come with Carl Tuttle
A great video of my friend Carl Tuttle leading worship/ministry time. I’m singing with his team this Sunday… Holy Spirit Come from Paul Perham on Vimeo. Listen ⇢
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Faith or Fear
We live in uncertainty. What does God want, where is he leading us? What will tomorrow bring, in finance, in relationships, in our health? As we get older, because of life experience, the nuances become more apparent, and life can appear more uncertain. And yet, our humanity seeks stability. For… Listen ⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.
Struggle and Grit : Charlie Wear's Notes 