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Oh Who Will Build the Church Now? Kanisa Litajengwa!

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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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Pentecost in Modern-Day Community of Christ

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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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Gratitude

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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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Opening Our Minds to the Scriptures

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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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Singing the Sacraments

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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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May 16, 2021 Peace Moment

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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

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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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A Clean Heart

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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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Jesus Is Calling You

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Jesus Is Calling You In the gospel of Mark a group of stories are purposefully grouped together. First, those who were with Jesus saw a blind man healed. Then, on three different occasions Jesus foretold his death and resurrection. And … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Can You Drink the Cup?

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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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