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  • What will we unpack in heaven

    When you work from the same office for thirty-five years, you tend to collect a lot of things. As a pastor, my office has become… Read more.

  • Do We Still Matter?

    Church, do we really matter? I ask myself that question more often than I used to—not only as a pastor, but as a Christian. I… Read more.

  • When Enchantment Fades

    I am sitting in a McDonald’s all alone, waiting for my wife to pick me up after dropping my car off at the mechanic for… Read more.

Philip W. Turner

Since 1991, I have had the joy of serving Pine Street Church in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The journey has brought so many special people and experiences to my life. These are the inspirations for many of my thoughts.

Philip

“Let the faithful people rejoice in his honor and sing for joy from their couches.”

— Psalm 149:5

Essays

  • What will we unpack in heaven

    Jul 21, 2026
  • Do We Still Matter?

    Jul 13, 2026
  • When Enchantment Fades

    Jun 30, 2026

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