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In this Lenten series I would like to invite you to consider Jesus’ “outstretched arms of love” toward all who followed him as disciples, seeking to emulate his life, self-sacrifice, and humble service to others. Today we will reflect on … Continue reading →

In this Lenten series I would like to invite you to consider Jesus’ “outstretched arms of love” toward all who followed him as disciples, seeking to emulate his life, self-sacrifice, and humble service to others. Today we will reflect on … Continue reading →

In this Lenten series I would like to invite you to consider Jesus’ “outstretched arms of love” toward all who followed him as disciples, seeking to emulate his life, self-sacrifice, and humble service to others. Today we will reflect on … Continue reading →

In this Lenten series I would like to invite you to consider Jesus’ “outstretched arms of love” toward all who followed him as disciples, seeking to emulate his life, self-sacrifice, and humble service to others. Today we will reflect on … Continue reading →

The season of Lent is a solemn time in the liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and continues for the next six weeks until we approach Easter Sunday. It’s a forty day period of time, counting just the Monday-Saturday’s, … Continue reading →

  It’s been six weeks since my last blog entry. Friends have continued on just fine without my writing contributions. Somehow there’s been other blogs to be read, other thoughts to be considered, other ideas to reflect upon. The world … Continue reading →

  One of the pillars of the spiritual life that we encourage leaders to consider is the discipline of reflection. Accompanying our personal and community time in the Scriptures and in prayer, reflection is best seen in the ways we … Continue reading →

    Wow, I’m shocked how many “Advent devotionals” are available this year…many more than in years past.   In addition to the many written options available in book format, I’m noticing on Facebook, via numerous e-mail lists, and for … Continue reading →

  Three simple kernels of corn at everyone’s place setting during Thanksgiving dinner… Mom Macchia’s family tradition, when after enjoying our meal we would share the top three blessings we are grateful for from the past year. Today 11/27/14 would … Continue reading →

    Noah did everything just as God commanded him. Here’s the account as recorded in Genesis 6: 13-22…   So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled … Continue reading →