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Opening Our Minds to the Scriptures
Opening Our Minds to the Scriptures In the 24th chapter of the Gospel of Luke, we read that Jesus opened the minds of the disciples to understand the scriptures: Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I … Continue reading
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Tagged God's Presence, Holy Spirit, Luke 24:44-53, Mary Rasmussen, Matthew Bates, scripture reading, The Road to Emmaus
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Singing the Sacraments
Singing the Sacraments When we purposefully enter into sacred space and seek to become more fully aware of God’s divine presence, moments of spiritual meaningfulness occur and we become more fully mindful of divine purposes in us. I had one … Continue reading
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Tagged Community of Christ Sings, God's Presence, Sacraments, singing, Temple
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May 16, 2021 Peace Moment
For May 16, 2021 Prayer for Peace and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week we will hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully all will be blessed with these devotional thoughts. This week’s Peace … Continue reading
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With Sighs Too Deep for Words
As we continue in this season of Eastertide, I am reminded of the first two verses of Shirley Erena Murray’s Hymn “God of All Time” in Community of Christ Sings: (CCS 270) God of all time, all seasons of our … Continue reading
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Tagged A Way of Life: Understanding Our Christian Faith, CCS 270, Eastertide, God of All Time, grief, Romans 8:26, Shirley Erena Murray, Terry Read, Tony Chvala-Smith
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A Clean Heart
A Clean Heart As we continue to emerge from a time when the mantra was “wash your hands, wear your mask, keep your distance” we are beginning to see a shift in focus. It allows us to return to an … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, penitence, Psalm 51:10-12, repentance, restitution
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Book Review: Can You Drink the Cup?
Book Review: Can You Drink the Cup? Henri Nouwen, the Dutch Catholic Priest and theologian wrote a whole book about Matthew 20:20-23. The book was titled: “Can you drink the cup?” At 107 pages, it was like most of Nouwen’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Can You Drink the Cup?, communion cup, Community, Community of Christ, Doctrine and Covenants, Doctrine and Covenants 161:3, Henri Nouwen, Isaiah 51:7, James, John, Mark, Matthew 20:20-23, Steve Veazey, Utrecht, wine, Zebedee, Zebedee's wife
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Called to Be of Service
Called to Be of Service In a well-known passage from the gospel of Mark, disciples James and John ask Jesus: ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.’ In responding Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged Disciples, Discipleship, James, John, Leadership, Mark, Mark 10:35-45, Servant Leadership, Service
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Praying with Eyes Wide Open
Water. Water was scarce in Southern California. Not that we acted like it was. My father spared no expense watering the lawns on our little half acre, the El Colono Viejo, an original California ranch home that had been the … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, Baja California, El Rey trailer, Highway 1, liquid prayer, Mexico, Nature, Pacific Ocean, Playa de Rosarita, Prayer, Rosarita Beach, San Gabriel River, Sculpin, sea arch, sea caves, sea cliff prayer, sea cliffs, Water
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May 9, 2021 Peace Moment
For May 9, 2021 Prayer for Peace and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week we will hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully all will be blessed with these devotional thoughts. This week’s Peace … Continue reading
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