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Tag Archives: Jesus
First Sunday in Advent
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
a preacher’s observations
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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Tagged bible, BishopBudde, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, mercy, preaching
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God’s on the subway
Recently I went to New York with Tom, Lauren, and Eloise. We went in celebration of Eloise’s 7th birthday. Seemed only fitting that a seven year old named Eloise should have an “Eloise” tea party at the Plaza (remember the … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, Faith, humanity, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, faith, humanity, Jesus, lessons learned, new york, onearthasitisinheaven, peace
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shhhh….
A few years ago I made a commitment to myself to become more informed about what was going on the world around me. I realized that I had insulated myself in a little bubble and felt convicted that it was … Continue reading
Posted in current events, Lessons Learned, Life, news events, peace, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged faith, feelings, focus, humanity, Jesus, lessons learned, news, politics, silence, stillsmallvoice
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a beautiful mess
It’s right about dawn Christmas Eve morning. All is still and calm. I love this time of the morning when the whole day is full of possibility. What I’m chewing on is… birth. Specifically the birth of Jesus. Thousands, maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, Christmas, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Birth, Christ, Christianity, Christmas, faith, Jesus, love
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priceless
Been struggling to write a post lately. The trouble is I’m watching too much TV. I’m watching too much politics. And, I have opinions about it all. Opinions which, no doubt, might differ from some. I’m aware that, at times, … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, community, connection, country, current events, fear, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, life purpose, people, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, unconditional love, world peace
Tagged 9/11, connectedness, courage, death, faith, fear, God's love, grace, heros, hope, Jesus, love, peace, saving, uncertainty, vulnerability
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learning in lavender
A little over a month ago I found out that a lump in my breast, although it was thought to be benign, had grown significantly and needed to be removed. We were planning to move the next week so I … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, connection, Faith, fear, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, peace, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, unconditional love
Tagged faith, God's love, Jesus, lessonslearned, love, trust, uncertainty, vulnerability
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a seeing matter
“I see!” said the blind man who picked up his hammer and saw. Remember that silly saying? For some reason it just popped in my mind. There is a story in the Bible about a blind man who came to … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, Faith, healing, Lessons Learned, life purpose, sunday sermon, wholeness;
Tagged Advent, belonging, Christ, courage, faith, God's love, healing, Jesus, life, life lessons, love, purpose, seeing, sundaysermon, vulnerability, wholeness
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taking the shot
It’s been over a month now but, I’m still lingering in the memory of my road trip with Tom as we traveled down the Gulf coast from Houston all the way to Panama City Beach, Florida. Tom went for business. … Continue reading
Posted in connection, Faith, Lessons Learned, life purpose, nonfiction, Relationships, Spirituality, unconditional love, witness
Tagged beach, Christ, connectedness, faith, God's love, grace, Jesus, lessonslearned, love, uncertainty, vulnerability
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