Prayers for Presiding Bishop Curry’s surgery Monday
December 6, 2015
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UPDATE: The surgery will be on Tuesday
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Speaking to the Soul: Advent Garments
December 6, 2015
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Today, as you light the second Advent candle, ask yourself what the light might reveal, what it might burn away, and how you might be changed during this Advent season.
Speaking to the Soul: this is the way, walk in it…
December 5, 2015
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“Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself any more, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. 21And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’
Speaking to the Soul: Paths of Peace
December 4, 2015
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The Song of Zechariah reminds us that it is fear that binds us, but God is there to give us the strength to break free, and once free to determine for ourselves to put our feet on a different path.
Speaking to the Soul: Welcoming the Son
December 3, 2015
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Over and over again I find the son at my gates. Over and over again I have the choice to let him in or to take him out and kill him.
Speaking to the Soul: Cover-to-Cover
December 2, 2015
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Reading the Bible gives access to a cultural touchstone and exposes the reader to stories that have been told for centuries. And reading the Bible oneself rather than hearing stories about what the bible says can be it’s own form of revelation.
Speaking to the Soul: Prepare ye the way of the Lord
December 1, 2015
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Make this Advent different. Every day, let’s turn our vague intentions into a single, deliberate act of love. God knows and loves us in our fears and foolishness as well as in our courage and goodness.
Speaking to the Soul: The inner depths of love
November 30, 2015
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The inner depths of love are woven as a web A shroud of our hearts cast to cover the Depths of sorrow Sometimes
Speaking to the Soul: Advent!
November 29, 2015
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The inclination to do violence is strong, but “That day, ” and “these things” require gentleness, restraint, the keeping of our souls. As we enter Advent, be sober and alert. Don’t let yourself get caught up in blame, revenge, violence. And light your candle. Hold it high.
Speaking to the Soul: The Days are Coming
November 28, 2015
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We have people today telling us to fear and protect ourselves but we also have prophets who remind us that we are not helpless or hopeless. The thing is, to whom do we listen? Who do we believe?
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