We hear the words from Jesus: “Take up your cross and follow me.” These words scare us. We know what taking up a cross meant for him. We do not feel able to sacrifice our lives. We are not even ready on most days to sacrifice smaller things for … [Continue reading] about confession: scared
Great Prayer: Architect of Creation
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving L: May the God of mountaintops be with you! P: And also with you! L: People of God, love the One who would make your hearts a a place of holiness and hope. P: We open ourselves to God, who raises us to new … [Continue reading] about Great Prayer: Architect of Creation
Looking Ahead: Easter
How's that Lenten Discipline going? One month and one day left of Lent! (not that anyone would count down or anything...) On Easter morning, do you have a sunrise service? Inside or outside? printed bulletin or no bulletin? preaching or no … [Continue reading] about Looking Ahead: Easter
confession: boxed up
Even with those simple commandments, Eternal Love, we manage to get it wrong. We misuse your name on an almost daily basis, and dishonor our friends and neighbors by talking behind their backs. We hunger for what others have, and think we can put you … [Continue reading] about confession: boxed up
call/assurance: God waits
Call to Reconciliation Perhaps we have spoken words which harm another. It may be we have failed to honor another of God's children. Maybe we have let our fears, our worries, our desires come between us and God. Whatever we might have done, … [Continue reading] about call/assurance: God waits
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