Category Archives: My Faith

Is Lent Over Yet?

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Coco

Today is Palm Sunday, when Christians around the world commemorate the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus and hear the Passion Gospel, when Jesus dies on the cross. While Lent isn’t over yet, it’s hard to stay in … Continue reading →

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The Fast I Choose On Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Coco

I always struggle to identify something to give up for Lent that will draw me closer to God, so this year the fast I choose on Ash Wednesday is something different. The Reassurance of Ash Wednesday It’s my favorite day … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Chicken?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Coco

When my son was on his high school wrestling team, one of the most popular places to order food for those day-long tournaments was Chick-fil-A. Knowing his concern for social justice issues, I asked what he and his friends thought … Continue reading →

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Facing Mortality Faithfully

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Coco

On Easter weekend I learned that Rachel Held Evans, a progressive Christian author who took on the patriarchy, intolerance, and close-mindedness of the evangelical Christian church, was hospitalized in grave condition. In the ensuing days I checked her blog for … Continue reading →

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Running To Win The Prize

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Coco

I am not one who believes that God orchestrates every moment of my day, but I usually am able to find God present if I take the time to look, to watch and pray, to listen for that still, small voice.  … Continue reading →

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