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Being Immanuel

Today’s Gospel reading brought us this familiar passage from Matthew 1:18-25, on which many a Christmas pageant has been based: This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to … Continue reading

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Prayers For The Miners

I had to work late today, to get a few things done after a largely unproductive day filled with conference calls and meetings. I was tired, HUNGRY, and on the verge of cranky when I got to my car. When … Continue reading

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A Balm In Gilead

At church today, the opening hymn was “There Is A Balm in Gilead.” The refrain is simple: There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul. That … Continue reading

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Where’s the Faith?

I haven’t written any “faith” posts lately, and faith hasn’t been a central focus of my life over the past few weeks, which I know isn’t “right.”  Two Sundays ago I stayed home from church to be with Sally, and I’m glad … Continue reading

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Learning to Listen

Today I attended Discernment Committee Training led by a facilitator from the (Episcopalian) Diocese of Virgina. I am on a committee that is going to help a woman from our church “discern” whether she is being “called” to the priesthood. The discernment … Continue reading

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