Author Archives: jimtheyouthguy

Hope

Posted on November 29, 2016 by jimtheyouthguy

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

Posted on November 29, 2016 by jimtheyouthguy

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

Posted on March 1, 2016 by jimtheyouthguy

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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Giving Up My Wife for Lent

Posted on February 21, 2016 by jimtheyouthguy

How embarrassing is it to go to add a new post and discover it has been a YEAR!  It was at Lent last year when I last wrote on this blog.  And this time I am even deeper into the … Continue reading →

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