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Finding the Sacredness of Creation in the Ashes
Finding the Sacredness of Creation in the Ashes Discussions of lent will often cite this single verse: “All go to one place; all are from the dust, and all turn to dust again.” (Ecclesiastes 3:20). Ecclesiastes (Greek: Ἐκκλησιαστής, Ekklēsiastēs, Hebrew: … Continue reading
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Pray for Peace in Ukraine
Urgent Prayers Needed for Peace in Ukraine (From World Church Communications) Community of Christ joins our voice with other people and groups around the world in an appeal for peace for Ukraine and Russia. We uphold the Worth of All … Continue reading
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Advent: Hope
Hope in the Season of Advent Hope is a Powerful Word Hope is a powerful word when it is linked with tangible actions. As my friend and mentor Vince Lewis of the West Des Moines Congregation said on Sunday, if … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Advent, Bob Borg, Dr. Vincent Lewis, Food Pantry, hope, kin-dom of God, Kingdom of God, Paul, Polk County, Runnells, Tami Borg
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Green Congregation Checklist and Other Ideas
I participated in a learning and a worship experience with Evangelist Susan Oxley today who shared insight into Earth Stewardship, Sacredness of Creation and Climate Change. Susan is a member of the North America Climate Justice Team, an ad hoc … Continue reading
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Tagged christian environmentlaism, climate, climate change, climate justice, earth stewardship, Green Congregation Checklist, Patrick Belmont, Susan Oxley, TEDx, TEDx USU
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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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Tagged evangelism, forgiveness, GOspel of John, hope, John, John 20:30, John 21, Peter, Prayer of Examen, Signs Gospel, St. Ignatius of Loyola
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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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Tagged Colossians 3:16, Ignation Contemplation, Ignation Prayer, Journey in the Mystery of God, Linda Booth, pandemic, Project Zion Podcast, spiritual needs, spirituality, Steve Veazey
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Pursue Peace on Earth!
Pursue Peace on Earth! We see it on Christmas cards every year: “Peace on Earth!” But what would the world look like if individuals, congregations and communities truly pursued peace on earth? Is it important to “pursue peace on earth?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Garden of Eden, Genesis 15:15, Leviticus 26:6-8, Numbers 6:24-26, peace, Psalms 34:14
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Finding God in a Box of Cereal
Finding God in a Box of Cereal Mark 9:38-42, 49-50 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do … Continue reading
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Tagged ecumenical, ecumenism, God in a Box, interfaith, Mark 9:38-50, Salt, theology
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God Is Real And Can Be Experienced
God Is Real And Can Be Experienced The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Psalm 29:3-4 Many Christians have come to understand Biblical literalism … Continue reading
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Why Our Easter Celebration Must Continue
Are You Still Celebrating Eastertide? Are you still celebrating? We are in the midst of the 50-day Easter season known as Eastertide. For many of us in Community of Christ still becoming accustomed to the liturgical calendar, we are less … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, Acts of the Apostles, Eastertide, Feasting, Galatians 5:22-23, John 6:32-35, Luke 14:15-24, Marcus Borg, Mark 2:19, Matthew 5:4, open commensality, Parable of the Banquet, Psalm 23, radical welcome, table
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