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The Sermon I did not preach: Love abides in us.

This morning, I did not transfer my sermon from the laptop to the tablet for the midweek Eucharist. I preached differently after preparing what I thought was a fine word. Below is the sermon I had prepared. Beloved, if our … Continue reading

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Finding Strength in God’s Words: A Reflection

This morning several passages caused me to stop as I did the daily office.   I will read them as they brought meaning to me. This is not necessarily how they appeared in the liturgy. it is how they gave me … Continue reading

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Living the Law is Living Love and Righteousness

Our readings for Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent comes from Deuteronomy 4:5-10, and Matthew 5:17-19. In Matthew, obeying the commands of God is paramount. Jesus says he has come to fulfill the law. Fulfilling the law says to … Continue reading

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Forbidden Desires

As I open my Lectio 365 devotions these words hit me. I start to think about what could be a forbidden desire even before I start listening the devotion for the day. Immediately I say to myself, forbidden means hidden. … Continue reading

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The promises of a faithful God.

The passage reflects on the transformational journey of Abram, who follows God’s direction into the unknown, representing a new beginning. It emphasizes the importance of setting meaningful goals and seeking fulfillment in life. Trusting in God’s promises allows for a life of joy, contentment, and the ability to bless others. Continue reading

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God Knows My Name – I am God’s Design

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I … Continue reading

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Being Called to a Life of Sacredness

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control your own body in holiness and honor, 5 not with lustful passion, like the gentiles … Continue reading

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For God’s Sake: following the example of Paul

Because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you … Continue reading

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The Authenticity of Worship

For God alone my soul in silence waits; *from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, *my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.In God is my safety and my honor; psalm 62:1, 7 … Continue reading

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Remember who we are: Preserve our Heritage and Identity

Now keep this in mind: it was you, not your children, who saw and experienced firsthand all the lessons the Eternal your God taught you. So let what I’m saying sink deeply into your hearts and souls. Do whatever it … Continue reading

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