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Loving Leviticus

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” —C.S. Lewis PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do … Continue reading

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Milk, Meat, and Making a Difference

“Search Scripture for an example of a once-a-week Christian. Write me when you find him or her.” —Hugh Hewitt, American Political Commentator, Professor of Constitutional Law, and Author of The Embarrassed Believer. PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) O God, the strength … Continue reading

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Salt

“The followers of Jesus are to be different from both the nominal church and the secular world, different from both the religious and the irreligious. The Sermon on the Mount is the most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament … Continue reading

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Loving the Mission

“There are, in the end, only two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, sadly, ‘thy will be done’.” —C. S. Lewis PRAYER: (From the Lectionary) “Give us grace, … Continue reading

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The Slimy Pit

I was with God, and with the Devil – and God took me. —Mario Sepúlveda, one of the 33 survivors of the 2010 Chilean mine cave-in. PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) “Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the … Continue reading

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Epiphany

“Without the quest, there can be no epiphany.” ― Constantine E. Scaros, Reflections on a Simple Twist of Fate: Literature, Art and Parkinson’s Disease “Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.” ― … Continue reading

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Mary Did You Know?

Dear Friends and Family in Christ Jesus, Grace and peace to you in the Name of the One we honor today. Thank you for celebrating with us. We pray God’s great blessings upon you this day, and also in the … Continue reading

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Making Room

I need a silent night, a holy night To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here To end this crazy day with a silent night –Chorus to … Continue reading

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Comfort and Joy

God rest you merry, Gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Savior Was born upon this Day To save poor souls from Satan’s power, Which long had gone astray, Which brings tidings of comfort and joy. “God Rest … Continue reading

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Why We Wait

“In the First Advent, Christ the Lord comes into the world. In the next Advent, Christ the Lord comes as Judge of the world and of all the world’s thrones and pretenders, sovereignties and dominions, principalities and authorities, presidencies and … Continue reading

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