Today we celebrate Fourth Week of Lent

"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18

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31 Days of Wishes: Wish #26

December 26th, 2009

We’re currently on day 2 of the 12 days of Christmas.  My prayer is that we extend our celebration of Christ’s birth throughout Christmas, and into the new year!
I’m currently enjoying one of my Christmas presents – I’m watching The Nativity Story with my parents.  It is wonderful to remember what it may have been [...]

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31 Days of Wishes: Wish #24

December 24th, 2009

I pray that we open our hearts to the true reason for the Christmas holiday, and that we remember what it is that we have been anticipating all throughout advent – not Christmas presents or even delicious food with the families we love, but the coming of our Savior.

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31 Days of Wishes: Wish #15

December 15th, 2009

I finally found my favorite commercial of all time on YouTube!  It’s a commercial for Publix, which is the best grocery store chain down here in the South.  This commercial came out about 10 years ago, and it fits with my prayer today.  So many people go hungry, and I pray that everyone will find [...]

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Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

December 7th, 2009

Check out the Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori – just lovely!

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Preparing for Advent

November 28th, 2009

My favorite time of the year is Christmas, and as I learn more about the church year, I realize that Advent is my favorite church season.  From Wikipedia:
Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity [...]

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