Lenten Lights KK ~ Maundy Thursday My congregation actually has a “Maundy Wednesday” service – for each of the last ten years. Maybe more. We gather for our usual midweek meal, which is not all that usual, since we take turns…
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Late Summer Six-Word Stories We’ve just turned the corner from summer to autumn. Before the warm days slip away entirely, I want to share a few late summer six-word stories.* Most are from trips in September. The first three were…
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Love, Courage and Trust for Lent I wasn’t ready for this week. It’s been theological and emotional whiplash. And we’re only to Wednesday. The Grammy Awards, the State of the Union address, my daughter’s mid-winter teacher conference and three-day break,…
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The Beauty of Need To want. To need. To love. Surely this is what lit up the face of Moses? Want. Need. Love. Awe. “Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two…
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Holy Week IV – ThursdaySix Word Stories* Maundy (new commandment) wash, serve, love ++++++++++++ *During Holy Week the posts will be six word stories. Today’s story is taken from the gospel reading: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
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Christmas Eve May the peace and love of Christ find its way into your life and take up permanent residence.
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This week the Gospel reading holds one of the hardest sayings of Jesus. At least for me. Matthew 5:43-44: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” This one is hard not so much because I have a lot of clearly defined enemies. Although I suppose I do have a few. And no doubt, I’ve made some.
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aNxIeTy
you can’t live without a little of it
stepping into oncoming traffic would be your end
but a plunge into the waters of anxiety
whether for a moment or a long thrashing swim
is anything but pleasant
