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Where Is Your Treasure?

Where Is Your Treasure? “Do not be afraid little flock…”  I love the beginning of this gospel reading from Luke 12:32-40, it is comforting to know that Jesus was addressing a small group: “Do not be afraid little flock…” But … Continue reading

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The Year of the Lord’s Favor

The Year of the Lord’s Favor When Pope Francis first proclaimed the Jubilee Year of Mercy from December 2015 to November 2016 it initially escaped my notice. Busy with work, caregiving, pastoring, and personal grief, the news stories announcing this … Continue reading

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Conversion

Conversion What is a conversion experience? The Apostle Paul, who has been described as a Jewish Christ-mystic, had a conversion experience. While on the road to Damascus pursuing an order to arrest early followers of Jesus, Paul had an ineffable … Continue reading

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Be Resurrected From Fear and Doubt

Be Resurrected From Fear and Doubt Many years ago I went on vacation to Cancun with my cousin Ray and we went snorkeling in front of our hotel. Ray was a more experienced swimmer and snorkeler, in fact it was … Continue reading

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Jesus Appearance in Matthew and the Great Commission

Jesus Appearance in Matthew and the Great Commission Matthew provides a brief account of Jesus appearance after his resurrection in Galilee. While the story shares an indication that Jesus had instructed the disciples to meet him at a mountain in … Continue reading

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The Restoration Question

The Restoration Question In the Gospel of Acts, the disciples ask the restoration question: So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ – Acts of the … Continue reading

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May 2, 2021 Peace Moment

For May 2, 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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The Tulips of Pella

The Tulips of Pella My day begin in a gathering of High Priests, Evangelists and Bishops as we shared memories of May Day Baskets in the pre-gathering time on Zoom. While I have faint memories of my sister having been … Continue reading

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A Fish Breakfast by the Galilee

A Fish Breakfast by the Galilee The 21st chapter of the Gospel of John provides a peculiar ending to the story of Jesus. Even as a resurrection appearance story it is unusual. While Matthew and Luke’s gospels tell of the … Continue reading

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Journey in the Mystery of God

Journey in the Mystery of God Steve Veazey, President of Community of Christ, recently shared in an interview with Linda Booth on the Project Zion Podcast in a very interesting discussion that touched on spirituality: I think it’s proven that … Continue reading

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