Conversations from the Couch

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  • Growing Pains

    Scripture: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed… struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8–9)“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth… Read more.

  • Covered Dish

    They are as common in the local church as Bibles and hymnals. The covered dish dinners. Potluck suppers. Those fellowship meals where everyone brings something… Read more.

  • Adventures in missing the point

    We take pictures everywhere now of everything and of everyone with our smartphones. The technology allows us to capture moments in our lives that in… 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

  • Growing Pains

    Mar 10, 2026
  • Covered Dish

    Mar 7, 2026
  • Adventures in missing the point

    Mar 3, 2026

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