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Randall "Randy" Tremba was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He took a bachelor of arts in philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois (1969), a master’s of divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena,California (1973), and a doctor of ministry at Princeton Seminary (1992). He was installed as minister of the Shepherdstown (WV) Presbyterian Church in July 1976. Forty-one years later he retired. In between, he married Paula, became a parent (Jonah, Nathanael, Amanda) and a grandfather, founded the Rumsey Radio Hour (1990), and co-founded the Shepherdstown Good News Paper with Ed Zahniser (May 1979).

MOMISMS

MOMISMS

May 18, 2025

Here’s a sampler of “momisms” from last Sunday’s post. What’s your favorite. Can you add another?

A Mother’s Wisdom

A Mother’s Wisdom

May 11, 2025

My mom was down on folly.

WOE TO YOU RICH

WOE TO YOU RICH

May 4, 2025

Jesus would not be with the pope on everything, but he would be with him on this: Those who build walls are not Christians.

RESURRECTION (A week later)

RESURRECTION (A week later)

Apr 27, 2025

I saw Jesus napping in a hammock in my backyard. A transistor radio lay on his chest. A baseball game was on.

MIRACLES AND WONDER

MIRACLES AND WONDER

Apr 20, 2025

I missed the Resurrection. I was born too late. But I heard about it. Boy, did I ever.

CHARACTER IS DESTINY

CHARACTER IS DESTINY

Apr 13, 2025

Today tyrants are put on notice. Today is Palm Sunday.

MY HOLY CRUSADE

MY HOLY CRUSADE

Apr 6, 2025

I’m on a crusade. Nothing but death will stop me

A BOOK OF BLESSINGS

A BOOK OF BLESSINGS

Mar 30, 2025

I could write a “book of regrets.”

A GOOD TIME TO PRAY

A GOOD TIME TO PRAY

Mar 23, 2025

But not to their god. Their god is too small.

EVANGELICALS MEET THE DEVIL

EVANGELICALS MEET THE DEVIL

Mar 16, 2025

Once upon a time, 52.1 million white evangelicals found themselves wandering in a wilderness. And then along came the devil. 

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MOMISMS

MOMISMS

May 18, 2025

Here's a sampler of "momisms" from last Sunday's post. What's your favorite. Can you add another?

A Mother’s Wisdom

A Mother’s Wisdom

May 11, 2025

My mom was down on folly.

WOE TO YOU RICH

WOE TO YOU RICH

May 4, 2025

Jesus would not be with the pope on everything, but he would be with him on this: Those who build walls are not Christians.

RESURRECTION (A week later)

RESURRECTION (A week later)

April 27, 2025

I saw Jesus napping in a hammock in my backyard. A transistor radio lay on his chest. A baseball game was on.

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