All creatures of Our God and King,lift up your voice and with us sing.Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam,Thou silver moon with softer gleam:O praise him, O praise himAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia! –William Henry Draper, based on a poem by…
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Romans 12 When I compare my childhood to my son’s experience, I sometimes get nervous. As a child, I wanted instant gratification, but it was difficult to come by most…
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But now, says the Lord — the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel: Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters,…
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1 Peter 1:3-7a 3 May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! On account of his vast mercy, he has given us new birth. You have been born anew into a living hope through the resurrection of…
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These words from Romans 12:12 have been my mantra as we have begun this time when hope, patience and perseverance will be vital for our world. We are an Easter people. That means every time we experience the reality of…
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“Jesus knows me, this I love” Sometimes a mistake can contain more truth than perfection ever could. This phrase has become a popular statement to post on church signs. Knowing that Jesus loves us is the most basic message we…
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Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. – 1 Peter 4:8-9 Love, exciting and new Come aboard, we’re expecting you Love,…
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First United Church of Christ Family, Henri Nouwen wrote that “waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about him for whom we are waiting.” I know there is spiritual truth to what Nouwen…
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Isiah 9:2 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light: those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.” I came across this on my computer (Anonymous via email) WARNING…..WARNING: ADVENT VIRUS…
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