"Lent, he said, is the season that the church has set aside for us to intentionally reflect on our relationship with God, others, …
Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday: A Playful Day for the Church
"It's not always appropriate to get silly, but when you can, it's a wonderful thing... the seeming irreverence is actually a …
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Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
Saint Valentine
"This can become a wonderful service project for children of all ages. Valentines can be made for the sick or homebound, those in …
Ancient Future Now: The Roots of the Emergent Church
"Mainline church folks and evangelicals find a common language to sing, pray and become disciples in love with Jesus and his …
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Candlemas: History, Traditions… and Crepes!
"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Reflection: Why I’m not Decorating for Christmas this Year
I’m not lowering my expectations, I’m re-arranging them. Where once it was cooking and decorating, it is now laughter, …
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In Search of the Inn: Las Posadas
"The processional stops at a previously selected home and asks for lodging for the night. The people are invited in to read …
The Real Saint Nick
"Almighty God, in your love you gave your servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and sea: …
A Reflection: The Silver
Maybe your parents had things in their home, that when they are gone, the things speak their names to you. Mom always …