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Beware the Tongue!

The epistles of James are very interesting and challenging.  I was especially struck by his commentary about the tongue and the trouble that it can get you into. In James 3: 1-12, he notes that a great forest can be … Continue reading

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Monica, Mother of Augustine

Mother’s Day is approaching which makes me reflect on the impact mothers often have on their children’s faith. So I pose the question:  “How did your mother influence your religious development?” My mother was baptized as a Roman Catholic, but … Continue reading

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More Spirit, Please …

The pressing need or desire these days, for both old and young, is to be more spiritual. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that. But just try to get someone to define what that looks like. Filled with the Spirit. This … Continue reading

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May Day

I remember the fun my daughter had with May baskets when she was a little girl.  She and her friend would gather flowers from the garden (or lawn) and arrange them in a small basket left from Easter.  Then off … Continue reading

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Safe Haven

        Psalm 46: 1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”  These verses came to mind, as … Continue reading

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This Little Light of Mine

We all probably remember this song from our childhood. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I‘m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. There were … Continue reading

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In the Breaking of the Bread

I cannot resist writing another blog about the trip to Emmaus. It is such a wonderful story which contains a mystery and an important theological lesson for Christians. Let me qualify the following comments as   my own thoughts and opinions. … Continue reading

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Rainbow

There was a rainbow in the sky on the morning I wrote this blog. I am as taken by rainbows now as when I first saw one as a child. Yes, as an adult I know it has to do … Continue reading

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Help Who?

Horton the Elephant is one of Dr. Seuss’ most lovable characters.  As his story unfolds, Horton hears the faintest of voices, as if some tiny person were calling for help.  Although he is ridiculed and thwarted at every turn, Horton … Continue reading

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Being Who We Are . . .

Church, I’m talking about. Existing in this world, but not being of it. Transforming one soul at a time. We can do this by making the church the lens by which we view the world. Letting Jesus be the mirror … Continue reading

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