The joy of living is wrapped up in love and relationship, and we should give thanks for that gift of living, and loving, for being in community, for having a place to worship; in fact, for all that impacts our lives. Laughter and gratitude would to be an ideal combo for us to take away this week … [To read more, click on title]
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A Lenten Reflection
David sinned big, repented big, and the Bible remembers him … as “a man after God’s own heart”.
Our mistakes may not be as public as David’s, but we all fall short of living well, in the steadfast love and mercy of God … [To read more, click on title]
The Joys of Lent
I get it that Easter is coming but I have difficulty with prolonged periods of sombreness … As Christians we know the joy of a risen Christ. Resurrection Sunday is a most joyous occasion. Scripture and our reflective Good Friday services bring home starkly the harsh reality of the crucifixion of Jesus, making that resurrection joy even more joyous! So much joy! … [To read more, click on title]
Easter is now!
Easter Day … we are picking up the excitement of the Resurrection.
“The original disciples were shocked into bliss by the Resurrection – and they never recovered.” (the late Sebastian Moore) …
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If we’ve been moved by the accounts of those characters through Lent, how are we moved by the Resurrection? Shocked into bliss?
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