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The Mission to Which They Call Us is a Most Difficult One
In his life and ministry, Jesus was seeking to help his followers find a new way to respond in a world filled with revenge and violence.
PLANT-BASED EATING
Pathway to Plant-based Eating You may already have heard of some compelling reasons why plant-based eating is beneficial: Carbon Footprint of Foods* Perhaps you have already been convinced of the reasons why plant-based eating may be better for the world and for your health, but you are concerned that a commitment toward this may be sacrificial—reducing your pleasure in living. But many people who have embarked on this journey have experienced health improvements and have found that it has opened…
You are good, so very good
Upon coming out of his baptism, Jesus hears that he is beloved. In our lives, we are invited to hear and feel that same belovedness.
Mary, The Friend of God and Prophet
There is so much more to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, than most of us have been taught. She was a prophet, elder, leader and model for all disciples.
Untold histories, Wild possibilties
Through the birth of Jesus, God did the unexpected and introduced wild possibilities into history and changed everything.
Trusting Our Inner Experience
Throughout Advent, bibical characters are asked to trust in a future that they are not certain about. Can we, too, share that faith?
LET’S GO GREEN AT CHRISTMAS!
by Lou Anne Darin, Mother Earth Community member December is a busy month and trying to be environmentally conscious during the holiday season may seem like a difficult task but here are a few ideas that I’d like to share with you. I’ll start by talking about Christmas trees. The most sustainable thing you can do is to buy a living tree and put it in the ground after the holidays. If that works for you, that’s terrific, but don’t…
Having an INcredible Advent
The Advent season is about incredible things happening in history and the invitation to participate in incredible things happening now.
I Will Light Candles This Christmas
Advent is a time of slowing down and refocusing. It is also a time of hope for us - knowing that God is at work in the world and in our lives.
Living at the intersection of Our joy, skill and Concerns
When we match that which brings us joy with our skills to bear on our concerns in the world, we can make a positive impact.
Marked by Celebration and Mourning
This week marks the celebration of Thanksgiving all across the United States. For many, it is a time of family gatherings and holiday traditions. It has long been one of my favorite holidays as it focuses mostly on people coming together, sharing a meal and being grateful. I have such fond memories of eating at the kids’ table, graduating from the kids’ table, meal time jokes and pranks, late night leftover sandwiches and watching a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. I also…
Make Me a Channel
Jesus counsels us today to be wary of our participation in "sin." By this he encourages us to be agents of connection versus separation.