Category Archives: My Faith

Can I Give Up Meat For Lent?

Two weeks from today is Mardi Gras, which means that it’s almost time for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.   I don’t usually give up anything for Lent. Instead, I try to focus on doing things that draw … Continue reading

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Sunday Sunrise

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

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The Language Of Worship

I grew up reading the King James Version of the Bible. That’s what my Dad had on his bedside table, and that’s what we used in church and Sunday school. I think the thees and thous and unfamiliar vocabulary made … Continue reading

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Illuminating Epiphany

Today in church we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. In the nativity story, it marks when the three kings proclaimed Jesus as Kings of the Jews. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, … Continue reading

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Love Is The Reason For The Season

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. The fourth week of Advent usually is shorter than a full week, but this year it is as short as possible, since tomorrow we will start celebrating  Christmas! Are you ready for Christmas? … Continue reading

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