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Sitting Too Close to the Preacher.

You sat down front because you were a preachers kid and dad wanted to keep an eye on you.

Posted byJohn PurvisMarch 31, 2021Posted inPreachers KidTags:blogging, children, choir, dad, embarrassment, family, funeral, justice, Methodist Church, mom, preacher, punishment, sister, worship service7 Comments on Sitting Too Close to the Preacher.

Momma is Listening.

My little sister and I grew up with an electronic device listening and monitoring our every move.

Posted byJohn PurvisMarch 19, 2021Posted inHumor, Preachers KidTags:blogging, cats, childcare, church, family, kids, methodist, mother, preacher, Preachers Kid, punishment, sister17 Comments on Momma is Listening.

Don’t Make Me Come Down There!

The preachers kid is an expert in non-verbal communication. Unfortunately, the signals may be ignored and disaster results…..painfully.

Posted byJohn PurvisNovember 13, 2020November 13, 2020Posted inPreachers KidTags:blogging, choir, hardwood floor, Methodist Church, mom, nonverbal communication, prayer, preacher, punishment, sermon, sign language, sister, spanking15 Comments on Don’t Make Me Come Down There!

Just A Pretend Fire.

A little bit is good, but more is better………Right? Especially when it comes to fire…………..or was that ice cream?

Posted byJohn PurvisSeptember 11, 2020Posted inPreachers KidTags:blogging, burn, children, church, family, fire, methodist, mother, parsonage, play, Preachers Kid, sister, trauma13 Comments on Just A Pretend Fire.

The Crash of Glass.

The crash of glass was heard as I tried to make it through the door.

Posted byJohn PurvisJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020Posted inAdventure, Preachers KidTags:blogging, brother, children, church, crash, dad, family, glass, methodist, mom, parsonage, preachers kids, sister6 Comments on The Crash of Glass.

Kidnapped!

The preachers kid was kidnapped on a youth group trip…..Sort of. You’d be surprised to know who did it and how he was rescued……Sort of.

Posted byJohn PurvisJune 19, 2020June 20, 2020Posted inAdventure, Preachers KidTags:anger, brother, children, fight, highway patrol, kidnapped, methodist, Preachers Kid, relationship, revenge, sister, trooper, walk3 Comments on Kidnapped!

Paint job on the church.

I will confess to painting on the wall of the church, but will claim that I have a defense. My little sister talked me into it.

Posted byJohn PurvisFebruary 17, 2020May 8, 2020Posted inPreachers KidTags:blogging, family, flint hills, funny, history, kansas, methodist, minister, paint, parents, preacher, Preachers Kid, sister, united methodist, white city

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