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Advent: Hope

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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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A Fish Breakfast by the Galilee

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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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On Easter Tuesday, Where Is Your Microcosm of Awe and Hope?

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On Easter Tuesday, Where Is Your Microcosm of Awe and Hope? One of the benefits of my assignment as Pastor to the Niagara Falls-Lewiston Congregation, was the opportunity to spend time at Niagara Falls itself, in awe. The mist is … Continue reading →

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God Come Among Us

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The days are getting shorter, colder, darker. Winter is coming. This is the season of advent in the Christian calendar. Advent means to come or to arrive. It is in this time of year that we focus our anticipation on … Continue reading →

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