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Return to the Garden: A Reflection for Easter John 20: 1-18

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Apr 12
2 min

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

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Apr 10
1 min

GOOD FRIDAY: John 18:1-19:42

There is something so heart-wrenching in hearing an entire congregation reading the Passion

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Apr 9
2 min

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.

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Apr 4
2 min

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...

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Apr 1
1 min

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.

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Mar 30
1 min

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

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Jesus has lost his friend Lazarus to death, and weeps.

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Mar 27
1 min

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

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Mar 25
2 min

I Know Lazarus

Many of us are Lazarus. The Christ comes to us and resurrects us, in this life!

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Mar 23
1 min

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Do we witness miracles? Have you?

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Mar 20
1 min

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?

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Mar 18
2 min

Open My Eyes, Lord. John 9:1-41

Lent is an opportunity to examine our light bulbs. To wash our glasses.

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It’s early in March, and spring is coming!

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Mar 16
2 min

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.

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Mar 13
2 min

"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.

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Mar 11
1 min

John 4:5-42

Whenever I find myself focusing too closely on temporal things, following rules and goals, I notice there is emptiness.

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Mar 9
2 min

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

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Mar 6
1 min

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.

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Mar 4
1 min

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?

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Mar 2
1 min

Matthew 4:1-11

Let us say That the Holy Spirit calls us for a walk In the wilderness For 40 days.

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Feb 26
2 min

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.

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