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The Rest Giver

Posted on August 31, 2019 at 6:58 am by / Sermon Prep / 0

“Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 Toil is befuddling. Work is a blessing. The difference between toil and work depends on who you are working for, and how you see yourself working. I want to…

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America, there is a way to seek justice

Posted on August 29, 2019 at 7:31 am by / The blog hog / 0

If you were lucky to have been able to salute the American flag in school, you remember the last words you, your teacher, and your classmates said out loud: “…with liberty and justice for all.” We hear more and more about injustice in our nation these days. Gun control, abortion,…

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A thrill of hope

Posted on August 24, 2019 at 7:03 am by / Sermon Prep / 0

“O Lord, you alone are my hope…” —-Psalm 71:5a Hope is exciting. Hope is a thrill, a rush, a momentum, an energy. The hope I am talking about isn’t bungie jumping, cliff diving, or surfing twelve-foot ocean swells, though this is certainly exciting for some. On the quieter side, the…

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Redo your “I do’s” (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on August 23, 2019 at 4:42 am by / The blog hog / 0

Maybe the stress of the first time the two of you married is something you don’t want to repeat. Maybe you really don’t want to renew your wedding vows because you’re stressed over money, the kids, the career/s, the in-laws, what others will think or—gulp—you really don’t think you’re in…

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Set free

Posted on August 17, 2019 at 1:10 pm by / Sermon Prep / 0

  “But others were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free.” —Hebrews 11:35b This is something any parent in love with their child would say: “If I could take the place of my suffering child, I would.” To endure pain for someone else, especially as…

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Redo your “I do’s” (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on August 15, 2019 at 2:45 pm by / The blog hog / 0

As a firm romantic, I believe wedding anniversaries, especially big ones, should be big deals in the lives of a married couple. Cruises are a top choice for couples celebrating a milestone anniversary. Other vacation destinations can be planned, too. Not to take away from the travel industry because getaways…

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Action

Posted on August 10, 2019 at 6:49 am by / Sermon Prep / 0

“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps light, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast.” —Luke 12:35-36 Yesterday, our UCC Penn Northeast Conference Minister Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates sent out a message in our weekly newsletter that speaks to exactly what Jesus…

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Heartbreak before Hope

Posted on August 8, 2019 at 9:04 pm by / The blog hog / 0

Let’s talk heartache before we talk hope. The top headline in the July 31st The Times-Tribune read “CLAIMS V. DIOSCESE GROW.” A statewide grand jury report details 81 individuals, mostly former diocesan priests but also members of religious communities and lay people have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors….

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Merry means more than one

Posted on August 3, 2019 at 9:17 am by / Sermon Prep / 0

“Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” — Luke 12:19b Yes, you have had and will have a beverage of choice by yourself and be fine with it. You can even eat alone and be okay with this, too. Sometimes quiet is nice! But to eat, drink, and…

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