I found it an appropriate coincidence that on this Valentine’s day, my morning readings all had the same theme. For instance John 4:16 – “God is love, and those who dwell in love, dwell in God, and God in them.” Book of Common Prayer – Page 324 – “ … Thou shalt love thy God….…
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Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday and with it we begin our Lenten season. Lent has become more linked with giving something up, but self-deprivation in my mind diminishes its importance. Lent is a time to concentrate on a practice of discipline and to become aware of the choices (more than just food and drink) that separate…
Shrove Tuesday
I think just about every faith and religion has its own version of a Lenten Season – a time where we ramp up self-denial, meditation, prayer, worship and service. It’s a time where we undergo a spiritual house-cleaning and prepare to celebrate the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. I’ve had many memorable Shrove Tuesdays beginning at…
Peace Be With You.
Luke 24:36 Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” He’d been betrayed, abandoned, and his best friends denied knowing him and cowered in fear. Instead of exploding in a tirade or listening to those who would say aren’t you angry, mad, and disgusted at your friends who left you…
Chance Encounters
Luke 24:15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing. Ever looked back on something and thought what a great opportunity you had, but you hadn’t realized it at the time. Recently, a few of my teammates have been exchanging e-mails about…