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May we have the persistent faith of Mary Magdalene and the surprised belief of Peter and John

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters,* of the good news*that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I … Continue reading →

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‘Thoughts and Prayers’, but mostly just prayers

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

In my email this morning I received great news from a friend who was diagnosed with an invasive cancer just a few months ago  – a cancer of which she is now officially clear.  A prayed for but unexpected outcome given … Continue reading →

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Don’t panic, be still. God’s called you to this

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

The rector with whom I am blessed to be serving often reminds the people that the two most important days in one’s life are not their birthday and the day they die – as most will reply when asked –  but the … Continue reading →

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Heart burn-out or burning for Jesus?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

Recently I had a conversation with a priest about not-so-knew research describing the increase of pastors identifying with a PTSD diagnosis – Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome among Pastors. She was wondering about her own choices in ministry and thought she might … Continue reading →

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Leaning in when all you want to do is run away

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

I didn’t get past the first psalm reading this morning, it echoed so closely to the lament heard from a colleague just yesterday. A colleague who for all intents and purposes seemed to have all her ducks in a row. … Continue reading →

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Joy? Not so much – but God does make me smile

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

12 You have turned my wailing into dancing; * you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy. 13 Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; * O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for … Continue reading →

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“Born-again” and small thinking in the loving hands of a very, very big God

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

The Holy Spirit paused me at so many points along the way in today’s readings.  With each, I reflected out-loud in my scriptural journal, marveling at the questions and challenges put before me by God’s word. My first stop was … Continue reading →

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By jove, by heart – I would if I could

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

Hebrews 4:12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13And before him … Continue reading →

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Hope, not expectation

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

John 7:40 When they heard these words, some in the crowd said, ‘This is really the prophet.’ 41Others said, ‘This is the Messiah.’* But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah* does not come from Galilee, does he? 42Has not the scripture said … Continue reading →

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Praying forward my way forward

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

I greeted this new day with resolutions on my mind having preached yesterday about the coming Feast of the Epiphany and how we might take some time in these last days of Christmas to get in touch with how we stay in … Continue reading →

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