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Bring Your Lantern

[The following is an excerpt from our monthly newsletter The Seed of Life.] “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging … Continue reading

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What are you thankful for? – Luke 17:11-19

What are you thankful for?  When you come up with something do you think of your body and soul, eyes, ears, and all your members , your reason and all senses, clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, … Continue reading

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Book Review: “The Problem of Suffering: A Father’s Hope”

The Problem of Suffering by Gregory P. Schula My rating: 5 of 5 stars [This introduction of the “The Problem of Suffering” is taken from our congregation’s newsletter under the section heading “From Pastor’s Bookshelf.] Of all the books I … Continue reading

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We are God’s Stewards, not His Tenants

[This post was originally written for our October 2012 newsletter.] And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper … Continue reading

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Short Devotion for October 2nd, 2012

Collect of the Day Merciful God, in Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, You give good gifts to Your children, the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation.  Teach us to give the gift of love and mercy to our neighbors … Continue reading

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Church Growth Starts In House

Church Growth Starts In House

This blog post is by Rev. Anthony Voltatorni.  He draws some wonderful insights about the goodness of baptism, instruction and growth within the church.

 

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Jesus married? Well, not exactly.

You may have heard the NPR report this morning about a papyrus fragment evidencing that Jesus of Nazareth may have had a wife.  The Media has a tendency of sensationalizing these stories to get people’s attention.  The NPR report is at … Continue reading

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Sermon: Let God Do The Talking

Pentecost 16-B  James 3:1-12; Isaiah 50:4-10 Grace and mercy to you in the name of God the Father’s redeeming servant, Jesus the Christ, amen!  This morning we are going to meditate on both our epistle reading from James and the … Continue reading

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