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First Sunday in Advent

Posted on November 30, 2025 by isplainasjane

First Sunday in Advent Year A: Matthew 24:36-44 Year B: Mark 13:24-37 Year C: Luke 21:25-36 Isn’t it lovely that we get to re-enter “the story” year after year. It’s the same beautiful story and yet, different and fresh each … Continue reading →

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a preacher’s observations

Posted on January 25, 2025 by isplainasjane

I have not written on this site in so long. But, here I am, and I feel the need to write again. I am somewhere between heartbroken and angry about what has happened and what is happening in our society … Continue reading →

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Wise enough to yearn

Posted on January 7, 2014 by isplainasjane

The last time I wrote was Thanksgiving Day. I was listening to Christmas music, eager to celebrate the holidays. Today as I write, I’m a bit weary, but joyfully satisfied, from all the celebrating. We had more company this year … Continue reading →

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seeing jesus

Posted on October 18, 2013 by isplainasjane

I arrived early in the morning to begin my day as chaplain on duty. After checking in I made my way to the pediatric chronic care unit to check on Martin. Martin was thirteen years old and, due to many … Continue reading →

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