Luke 21:25-36 What is it about fear that paralyzes us? What is it about fear that moves us from the rational thinking to the adrenaline-pumping, fight-or-flight reaction? What is it about fear that washes over us and makes us forget who we are and what we are about? In today’s Scripture, Jesus describes a fear […]
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Mark 4:26-34 (The Message) A few weeks ago, I found myself hiking in the woods with a young woman. As we walked down the path together and the bright sunshine warmed our faces, getting to know each other, a couple walked past us in the opposite direction saying, “Hello!” “Hello!” We responded back in unison. […]
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As thoughts of Santa, travel and turkey swirl in the air, it can be hard to remember the meaning of the holidays. Yet, in the midst of the busyness, the coming holy days invite us to pause and ponder: What are we grateful for? What gives us joy? How can we embody compassion? My colleague, […]
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Readings: Mark 13:1-8 and God Our Midwife: Birthing Peace from Violence and War Heartbreaking. That is how it felt to learn about the people killed this week in Paris, Baghdad, and Beirut. These deaths are the result of acts of terrorism, of terror, of fear attempting to hold the whole world hostage. They left me speechless. How can we […]
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I am excited to invite you to our Thankful Hearts Christmas Bazaar this Saturday! A variety of handcrafted items will be on sale including Christmas ornaments, decorations, jewelry, wreaths, jams, homemade desserts and much more. There is also a treasure table with high-quality used items. It’s a great place to buy gifts and get ready […]
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Mark 10:46-52 As All Saints Day approached this week, I have been pondering what a saint looks like. I was talking to a group of people this week and they were telling me how much they were struggling with with the call to live out the Gospel. It is not an easy call – loving our neighbor, […]
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