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About Philip E Jenks

Philip, a synodical deacon in the ELCA Metropolitan New York synod, is a retired communicator for American Baptist Churches USA, the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches, the U.S. National Council of Churches, and two Philadelphia area daily newspapers. He and his spouse, the Rev. Dr. Martha M. Cruz, are the parents of six adults and are members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rye Brook, N.Y. They live in Port Chester, N.Y.

Again and Again and Again and …

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Listen!

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Coke Can! Duck!

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

As the Vietnam War heated up in 1965, concern was expressed about the inadequacy of combat training for Air Force GI’s. The USAF Chief of Staff ordered every Air Force base in the world to make sure all enlisted personnel … Continue reading →

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Never Missed a Thing

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Saint Paul Feast Day

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Flames of Dialogue

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

Last month the George W. Bush presidential library declassified a secret letter Bush received from Pope John Paul II in 2003. The papal letter contains no surprises, according to Paul Moses, contributing editor to Commonweal magazine. The Pontiff strenuously objected … Continue reading →

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Air Force Dreaming

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

In my dream, I am in an Air Force dormitory room surveying my clutter. My clothing is strewn around the floor and black socks and white boxers tumble out dresser drawers. I am anxious because this is the day I … Continue reading →

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War is Peace.

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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FDR and Other Magi

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

Here it is again. I’ve told this story many times and I can’t resist telling it each year at Epiphany. It helps me understand the awe that must have been generated by the three magi when they traversed rural Palestine … Continue reading →

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First Published

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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