Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Lighting the Candle of Joy

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Coco

This post originally was published December 12, 2010, but is perfect for this year’s series on Advent. This week brings the third Sunday of Advent. In a traditional advent wreath, the third candle is pink and is referred to as … Continue reading →

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A Neurotic’s Guide to Visiting A Church

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Coco

I can’t believe that it is Palm Sunday already, and Easter is next weekend! At this time of year, many people visit a church that they don’t attend regularly. They may be staying with friends or family, and going with them … Continue reading →

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Where is the Love?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Coco

(source) I think this was the first thing I learned in Sunday School, and for good reason. Those three short words convey a powerful message. For a bit more context, you can read the surrounding passages in 1 John, chapter … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Coco

I love the liturgy of the Ash Wednesday service in the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. While you might think an Ash Wednesday service would be a depressing focus on sin, I find it to be very powerful and even … Continue reading →

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Resting In Uncertainty

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Coco

When I was tapped to be a member of a Discernment Committee to help a woman from our church “discern” whether she is being “called” to the priesthood, our training was based on two Books: Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in … Continue reading →

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