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/Wisdom is not an individual pursuit.
Read MoreWisdom is not an individual pursuit.
Read MoreThere are some problems that are not easily or simply fixed, and that seemingly only God can heal or put back together. And sometimes it seems you just need a miracle.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase, baptism by fire? Sometimes the life of faith has its challenges…
Read MoreKnowing God and receiving God’s gifts requires a leap of faith in this journey of life.
Read MoreA transactional view of sacrifice and offering turns God into some kind of deal maker who’s willing to bargain to remove our suffering if we’re just faithful enough.
Read MorePaul commends us, as faithful people, to rejoice always. Could this mean that if we’re sad or grieving or worried or discouraged that we are not being faithful?
Read MoreTransformation is not easy. It can cause some inconvenience and some pain. It can often be scary or require great patience.
Read MoreWe’re heading into the darkest time of the year, and the idea of being surrounded by light is very appealing.
Read MoreAs strange, and as often discomforting as the book of Revelation is, when I read it I’m reminded that even though we do very simple things together on Sundays - sing hymns, read Scripture, say prayers, confess, pass the peace, eat bread, drink wine - there’s something much bigger going on between us.
Read MoreScripture is not a historical anthology. The Bible is organic, fills us with new understandings, and awakens us in new ways.
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 MoreGod commands that love be the motivation, the inspiration and the expression of our every action, thought and impulse.
Read MoreI love the promise of this verse - that our tears will one day turn into songs.
Read MoreI hear an echo of the ancient Celtic tradition in this Sunday’s collect. But only an echo. To me, our collect seems quite thin in comparison.
Read MoreEvery choice we make, no matter how small, affects the wellbeing of the whole world.
Read MoreRemember back when we were slaves? Ah, those were the good old days, right?
Read MoreWhether it’s a king, emperor, dictator, president, prime minister, CEO or bishop, in our experience, leadership is often equated with some kind of prestige and power over others.
Read MoreOur earliest understanding of practicing faith means being a good boy or girl and following God’s commands - God’s simple rules. However, as life goes on, we realize that sometimes things are not that clear and black and white.
Read MoreI have read and heard many angry comments from people who want to see more than just "thoughts and prayers" from their leaders, and I've realized that this is true not only for politicians. As a clergy person, people need more from me than just my thoughts and prayers, too.
Read MoreHow can I be accepted, esteemed and welcomed by you, God, and be a part of your tribe?
Read MoreWeekly at 9:30 at St. James.
We hope you can join us for Sunday worship
The service is also streamed on our Facebook page and our website
Pocket of Peace ( a service of peaceful prayer) at 12 noon online
Tues-Fri: 10-2
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