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Father’s Day, Nobody’s Savior and Renewed Hope

Hope springs eternal. Or at least it seems to make some really good comebacks. About three and a half years ago, I posted about hope (or maybe it might be better called “faith”). In light of the Father’s Day that … Continue reading

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Hope

There are many traditions surrounding the Advent Wreath.  Regardless of your past experience with Advent (or lack of experience for most of my Baptist brethren), there is much to consider in the symbols and scripture readings during this time.  The … Continue reading

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Advent Reading for 2016

Daily Scripture Readings Advent, 2016 Year 1, 2017 Church Year These readings are adapted from The Book of Common Prayer, Daily Readings for Year One. Date OT Epistle Gospel Sun Nov 27 Isa 1:1-9 2 Pet 3:1-10 Matt 25:1-13 Mon … Continue reading

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Lessons from Lent

Our particular reading plan for Lent this year includes the entire Gospel of Mark.  This past Sunday, the message centered on the words of Christ, primarily in chapter 5.  (You can find the plan in the calendar in the right … Continue reading

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