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Tag Archives: Blessings
Why the Crucifix?
When I was growing up I heard a lot of comments from a variety of sources raising concern with the practice of some denominations to use the crucifix as an emblem of Christian faith. “The problem with _________ is that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Blessings, Crucifixion, Sin, suffering
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A Solitary Life
He was born in an obscure village, The child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Faith, Humbleness, Jesus
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The Holy Innocents
Today is a “Feast Day” – It is the Feast of the Holy Innocents The Holy Innocents are the first Christian Martyrs – the young male children of Bethlehem killed by order of Herod in his fear of losing his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Lectionary Reflection
Tagged Abortion, Anglicans for Life, Blessings, Children, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Faith, Forgiveness, Holy Innocents, Martyrs, Pro-Life, Violence
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Get Straight
I have trouble with my back – it frequently hurts a lot. People often ask if it is from all the jumping I did as a paratrooper. I assure them that no, it is not the jumping. Jumping is almost … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Faith, Forgiveness, Healing, Sin
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Can I Get By On Two Pence?
I keep a two pence (or tuppence if you prefer to run it together like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins) coin in my pocket. I actually carry a few of them as I give them to little kids who … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Christian Service, Faith
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What Kind of Samaritan are You?
“What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”, the lawyer asked Jesus. The answer is a lot more demanding than he surely wanted. The answer helps us understand why the First Century Church grew and what it will take to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Christian Service, Evangelism, First Century Church, the Good Samaritan
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On a Mission from God
What does it take to motivate you to do something hard, unpleasant or dangerous? What if it is God asking? Today’s sermon looks at the disciples who were sent out into danger without money, supplies or even shoes. Would you … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Christian Service, Evangelism
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Why Do We Settle for What We Want?
It is the 20th of January and (for those who acknowledge the Church Calendar) the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. Today the Gospel reading was the telling of the story of the wedding in Cana of Galilee. A young couple gets … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Cana, Wine
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