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I am a pastor, in particular, a rural church pastor.  The only thing better than being a country preacher is being a dad to my 5 kids and a husband to my fantastically beautiful wife.  Since being a pastor, husband, and dad doesn’t require enough time, I thought I would start blogging.  Enjoy! 

Published on January 1, 2008 at 1:19 pm  Comments (22)  

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  1. On January 15, 2008 at 3:44 am Jeff said:

    Mike,

    You are the Wiz in my can of cheese! Thanks for your words of love.

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  2. On January 22, 2008 at 10:13 pm ruralamericanpastor said:

    Thanks for the add at your blog. Are you SBC? If so, where did you go to Seminary? Happy blogging! It’s therapeutic. Like a journal other people read. Have fun.

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  3. On January 22, 2008 at 11:03 pm waddey said:

    Your welcome. Yes I am SBC. I graduated from Southeastern in June of 2004. I have an extreem desire to see the rural church thrive. I am currently working with my State Convention to promote the rural church and encourage healthy rural churches.

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  4. On January 26, 2008 at 4:51 pm stephen lee cavness said:

    i saw a post of yours over at “imonk”.
    i am from west tennessee… dyersburg to be exact.
    where are you pastoring?

    -stephen cavness

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  5. On January 26, 2008 at 5:29 pm waddey said:

    Stephen,
    I am in Cottage Grove in Henry Co. I’m not far from you, about 1 hour. I enjoyed your “lower case” blog.

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  6. On January 26, 2008 at 5:41 pm nancypants said:

    Nice to meet your blog. (Found you through Ree.) I am a pastor’s wife — in the city. :^) Way up in Canada. Just thought I’d say “hello” since I stopped by.

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  7. On January 26, 2008 at 5:43 pm waddey said:

    Good to meet you nancypants. Thanks for stopping by. Pastor’s wives are a special breed!

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  8. On January 26, 2008 at 7:42 pm stephen lee cavness said:

    mike,

    i am no longer in dyersburg, (i pastor a church in rural northwestern ky.), but my family is still there.
    my dad is the bsu/bcm director at dyersurg state.

    hope all is well in west tennessee..
    blessings to you and your beautiful family.

    -stephen

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  9. On June 12, 2008 at 8:43 pm Connections Pastor said:

    Happy birthday to one of my favorite rural church pastors. Gitchasummadat sweet tea and banana pudding!

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  10. On June 13, 2008 at 4:26 am waddey said:

    One of your favorite???? Why not the favorite? Igotmesummadat sweet tea and nanna pudding tonight at Casey Jones Village.

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  11. On June 13, 2008 at 4:42 pm Connections Pastor said:

    Here’s the issue: Josh Phillips reads your blog. Josh used to be my intern, and he might cry if he knows that you’re really my favorite RCP.

    Casey Jones…ack! You’re killing me, smalls. I haven’t had an Old Country Store meal in years. Can you say “fried okra withdrawal?” I knew that you could.

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  12. On August 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm Todd Poppell said:

    Hey Mike,
    I was searching around, calling a multitude of different folks, and low and behold, I stumble across your site. You have some interesting and funthings to read. I was wondering if you are still playing your guitar?

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  13. On August 8, 2008 at 1:44 pm waddey said:

    Todd. Wow. It is good to hear from you. Since becoming a pastor 4 years ago I haven’t had much time to pick and grin. My guitar looks very lonely in its little corner.

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  14. On August 11, 2008 at 4:59 pm Chuck said:

    I’m in a small town and have enjoyed finding this blog!

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  15. On August 11, 2008 at 5:19 pm waddey said:

    Chuck,

    Thank you for your very kind words. I am so glad the blog has been a blessing to you.

    Blessings,

    Mike

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  16. On January 2, 2009 at 4:39 am Jack Warren said:

    Mike: Do you have an email address at which I could contact you? Please drop me a note at the email address I’ve provided.

    Jack

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  17. On March 16, 2009 at 5:37 pm Jim Kane said:

    Hi Mike,
    Found you via Twitter (@jjkane) and I am going to place you on my blogroll over at my blog, called Small Town Sermons and Thoughts, (http://jimkane.wordpress.com) I have also activated my updates in my RSS feeder on Thunderbird.

    Blessings

    Jim

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  18. On March 19, 2009 at 1:39 pm Joel said:

    Hey Mike! I really like the new look to your website. I’m gonna send my web guy over to “look see” if you don’t mind. CHeck us out at the site provided.

    God continue to bless you I pray,
    Joel

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    • On March 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm waddey said:

      I will take a look Joel. Good to hear from you.

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  19. On July 21, 2010 at 3:51 pm Ken and Barbara Hottenstein said:

    Thanks, Mike, for this webside. We have enjoyed reading the comments.

    Ken and Barbara

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    • On July 24, 2010 at 7:39 pm waddey said:

      Ken / Barbara,

      Thanks for stopping by. I hope you were encouraged.

      Reply
  20. On October 8, 2010 at 9:00 am kimberly dube said:

    JESUS IS LORD NO MATTER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES LOOK LIKE

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