Tag Archives: Prayer

Satisfied With Good Things

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Coco

Psalm 103 is a standard part of the Ash Wednesday service in the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. The whole Psalm is very powerful, but when we said the Psalm on Wednesday, I was struck most by the first section : … Continue reading →

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~Ash Wednesday~

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Coco

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of repentence and reflection that many Christians observe before Easter. (source) Although Ash Wednesday is a solemn holy day in the church calendar, it is not all … Continue reading →

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Not Everything Is Beneficial

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Coco

I never was comfortable relying on my faith when I was dieting. I admire people who are motivated to treat their bodies like “God’s temple” or who draw strength from prayer, but I had enough guilt and self-esteem issues to throw … Continue reading →

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Advent: How Are You Getting Ready?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Coco

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Coco

  Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. ~ Psalm 107  

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