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Return to the Garden: A Reflection for Easter John 20: 1-18
On Easter Sunday, we return to a garden with Mary as she arrives at Jesus’ tomb
Frankie
Apr 11, 20202 min read
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GOOD FRIDAY: John 18:1-19:42
There is something so heart-wrenching in hearing an entire congregation reading the Passion
Frankie
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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MAUNDY THURSDAY John 13:1-17, 31b-35
In our culture, we are surrounded by the idea of leadership roles. It starts early in life.
Frankie
Apr 8, 20202 min read
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Matthew 27:11-54
I’m always fascinated by the Palm Sunday reading. This is the reading that, for me, puts very human faces and emotions on events...
Frankie
Apr 4, 20202 min read
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Matthew 27:11-54 - The whole song
Think of the beginning of your favorite hymn. You have only to recall the first few words and the entire song springs to mind.
Frankie
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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The Story of Lazarus
I do not recall when I first heard the story of Lazarus, but for as long as I can remember, the mention of the name “Lazarus” sends chills
Frankie
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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Jesus has lost his friend Lazarus to death, and weeps.
Short story, but amazing ramifications for us. “ I am the resurrection and I am life. If a man has faith in me, even though he die, he shall
Frankie
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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I Know Lazarus
Many of us are Lazarus. The Christ comes to us and resurrects us, in this life!
Frankie
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
Do we witness miracles? Have you?
Frankie
Mar 23, 20201 min read
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John 9:1-41
Have you ever tried to tell something to someone who knows everything? Have you ever asked a question to trap someone?
Frankie
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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Open My Eyes, Lord. John 9:1-41
Lent is an opportunity to examine our light bulbs. To wash our glasses.
Frankie
Mar 18, 20202 min read
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It’s early in March, and spring is coming!
In images of sowing and reaping, laboring and harvesting, Jesus is instructing his disciples about the work they are to do in the world.
Frankie
Mar 16, 20202 min read
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"If you knew the gift of God"
Water is the necessity of not only our mortal lives, but also our spiritual and never-ending life.
Frankie
Mar 13, 20202 min read
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John 4:5-42
Whenever I find myself focusing too closely on temporal things, following rules and goals, I notice there is emptiness.
Frankie
Mar 11, 20201 min read
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Jesus Teaches Nicodemus
I can’t imagine how overwhelming it was for Nicodemus. This Lent let us have the courage of Nicodemus. Let us go to Jesus and ask to be taug
Frankie
Mar 9, 20202 min read
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John 3: 1-2
May each of us seek Jesus this Lent, and learn ever more about how to love each other like Jesus loves us.
Frankie
Mar 6, 20201 min read
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John 3:1-17
As we approach Good Friday this Lent, will we be prepared to stand at the tomb? And will we be prepared for what happens next?
Frankie
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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Matthew 4:1-11
Let us say
That the Holy Spirit calls us for a walk
In the wilderness
For 40 days.
Frankie
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
On a day when we wear a very public sign of our faith on our foreheads, this text from the Gospel of Matthew can feel a little jarring.
Frankie
Feb 26, 20202 min read
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