Category Archives: Eastertide
Oh Who Will Build the Church Now? Kanisa Litajengwa!
Oh Who Will Build the Church Now? Kanisa Litajengwa! 2020 was a year like no other. The challenges facing the church were unprecedented and historic. But I want people to know that despite all the loss and anxiety caused by … Continue reading
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Tagged #AllAreCalled, Haiti earthquake, Kanisa Litajengwa, Michel Rozier, Outreach International, post-pandemic churches
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Pentecost in Modern-Day Community of Christ
Pentecost in Modern-Day Community of Christ One of the marvels of trying to fathom the gift of the Holy Spirit is the sort of parallel truths that the Gift of the Holy Spirit is both an individual blessing as well … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 2:1-3, Doctrine and Covenants 163, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Steve Veazey
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Gratitude
Gratitude “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 Have you ever had big decisions to make, big choices to be made? Maybe as an individual or maybe even as a congregation. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Discernment, Eastertide, gratitude, Greater Good Science Center, Pentecost, Psalm 118:1, Risen Christ
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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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