Reflections on Scripture
and the life of faith
by the Rev. Elsa Worth and others
from St. James Episcopal Church in Keene, NH
The prophets spoke hyperbolically to get people’s attention. In some ways this is really a horrifyingly violent passage. But then again, it is also a deeply assuring one.
Read MoreRecent studies note the rising anxiety levels of teens and young adults in our culture. When you consider all the overwhelming problems the world is facing, I guess it’s not too hard to imagine where this anxiety is coming from.
Read MoreI heard her words and I thought to myself: that’s what faith looks like.
Read MoreJesus breathes on the disciples to give them the Holy Spirit. Wow - we wouldn’t want anyone breathing on us these days!
Read MoreOh, don’t worry, the angel says to Mary. The Holy Spirit will take care of everything, and this child will be called holy, because he’ll be the son of God. OK?
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Read MoreThe Acts reading this Sunday challenges us to think about our own responses to challenging changes and conflicts.
Read MoreWe are living in a time of huge feelings
Read MoreLiving in our times is almost defined by living in a constant state of anxiety and fear, but yet, the eternal message of the gospel is not to be afraid.
Read MoreEveryone has demons in life, and we can sometimes get pretty used to them.
Read MoreWas Jesus telling us to deny the existence of a natural human emotion? I don’t know about you, but I feel fear quite often.
Read MoreA life filled with the peace that passes all understanding does not always look peaceful in the way we might expect.
Read MoreWe live in a world of scarcity when even when we have what we need, it can feel like there just isn’t enough - enough time, enough money, enough _______ (you fill in the blank.)
Read MoreIt is definitely a human tendency to separate into camps, circle the wagons, and try to stay safe within our own tribal comfort zones. That is why the teachings of Jesus are so challenging.
Read MoreWho are the messengers of good news today?
Read MoreWhen we allow others to support us, we discover a deep freedom in no longer having to carry any burden alone
Read MoreWeekly at 9:30 at St. James.
We hope you can join us for Sunday worship
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Pocket of Peace ( a service of peaceful prayer) at 12 noon online
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