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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 5

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 5 – What is on your head?  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are … Continue reading

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 4

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 4.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 2

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 2.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? 

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Break Bread with a Stranger

Will you break bread with somebody different than you? Eating is a major part of life.  This is not about the food itself.  It does not matter if it is a simple meal from a fast food place or dining … Continue reading

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Christ the King

The last Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent is Christ the King Sunday.  This year that Sunday is the 24th of November. I am fond of the title “Christ the King.”  I think it is a wonderful name for … Continue reading

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For Adults But Not Adult Only

 I recently read “Anglicanism is Christianity for Adults.” (citation below)  I found that comment to be a touch snarky at first (even though I appreciated it). Then I found it off-putting – what about kids? Is this why the Church … Continue reading

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Raising God Fans

God Fans on their Way Out of Church –  It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion It is Sunday and all across America Sport Fan families will gather together in front of televisions and in stadiums to watch … Continue reading

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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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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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Prayer for Evangelism

Lord Jesus Christ you have given your Church the mission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. May our efforts to fulfill this mission be guided by the Holy Spirit so that we might be leaven of new life, slat … Continue reading

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