Category Archives: Family

Jonah Sawyer Mitchell Locke

Posted on December 16th, 2011 by Neal Locke

As of today, Baby Locke 3.0 is no longer in beta!  Jonah Sawyer Mitchell Locke was born this morning at 9:58am, weighing 9lbs 2oz, and measuring 21 inches long.  He was born on Friday, December 16th (the last day of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Family, Fatherhood, Jonah, Life | 3 Comments

The Law and the Lions’ Den: Pastoral Ministry in a Border Community

Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Neal Locke

This is part two in a three-part series on border/immigration issues written for my summer internship work with Pasos De Fe.  For more information, please read the introduction.  Previously:  Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) The Law and the Lions’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Family, Immigration, Politics, Reflection | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

At the Beginning of the Road

Posted on September 15th, 2008 by Neal Locke

Today was the first day of classes for the fall semester — marking the beginning of my first (junior) year as a seminary student at Princeton Theological Seminary.  Since I last posted about my fall schedule, I’ve made a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby, Classes, Family, Grady, Seminary | 1 Comment

1st Week in Jersey: Recap

Posted on June 27th, 2008 by Neal Locke

118611851181 Well, we’ve survived a week here in Princeton, and it hasn’t even seemed that difficult (yet).  Of course, Summer Greek hasn’t started yet, tuition bills and grocery bills and other bills haven’t found their way to our new address … Continue reading →

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New Home, New Beginning

Posted on June 20th, 2008 by Neal Locke

116511671170 (NOTE: for more pictures from our journey to and arrival at Princeton, click here) We arrived in Princeton today at around 11:00am, found the Seminary Housing Office, and got our keys to our new apartment without much difficulty.  Now, … Continue reading →

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Tried To Leave Texas But Didn’t Quite Make It

Posted on June 16th, 2008 by Neal Locke

Today was day one of our one-way trip to a new life in New Jersey. The plan was to leave Frisco bright and early this morning, but as I explained numerous times today (in answer to the inevitable “You’re still … Continue reading →

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Preaching…and Farewell Frisco

Posted on June 12th, 2008 by Neal Locke

This Sunday I’ll be preaching my last sermon at Faithbridge Presbyterian church, strapping on my guitar to sing my last songs with the praise team, and saying my goodbyes to all the people who have been part of our lives … Continue reading →

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