Virgin, Vie de Jesus Mafa Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home. – Luke 1:56 (CEB) This time of year, we are doing a lot of waiting, and these days until Christmas can seem...
Year: 2015
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Magnificent
The Visitation, Vie de Jesus Mafa Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the low status of his...
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Annunciation
L' Annonciation, Vie de Jesus Mafa This communion liturgy was based on a message on the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-45). An excerpt is included below. We tend to move past Mary’s perplexed and pondering, wordless response to Gabriel’s next words. But...
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#prayforparis
This desperate need for security is largely driven by our culture’s fear of death. Death is inevitable.
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Controlled Chaos
Controlled chaos: shaving cream war at Great Escape Isn’t the cup of blessing that we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Isn’t the loaf of bread that we break a sharing in the body of Christ? - 1...
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Where is Your Faith?
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm...
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Why do we Have to Die? – Part 2
All Saints Day is coming up on November 1. This is a day where we remember those who have died in the faith. It is a day we remember that in life and death, we belong to Christ. This is...
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Why do we Have to Die? – Part 1
All Saints Day is coming up on November 1. This is a day where we remember those who have died in the faith. It is a day we remember that in life and death, we belong to Christ. This is...
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To Endure
From the top at Qumran (looking towards Jerusalem). On the climb up Qumran - I was amazed how these flowers persevered amidst the rocks and desert. When a great crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from one...
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Keepers
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 (NIV) I’ve spent a few days on retreat this week. The theme was Living an Undivided Life. One of our exercises was taking...
