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  • Pictures in the Mist

    As I dressed for work this morning, I couldn’t help but notice the pictures staring back at me. One was of my youngest daughter and… Read more.

  • Only One Dove Today

    There is only one dove in our yard today. That probably would not mean much to most people, but I noticed. There are usually two.… Read more.

  • If one staple sticks

    The telephone poles in our neighborhood of Oregon Hill, where our church has been a neighbor for 171 years, are littered with rusted-out staples. Thousands… 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

  • Pictures in the Mist

    Sep 2, 2026
  • Only One Dove Today

    Sep 1, 2026
  • If one staple sticks

    Aug 26, 2026

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