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The good crowd
I was ten years old when my parents shuffled me and my brother into one of the front rows of the main, outdoor theatre in the small, Bavarian town. The crowd pushed and shoved for privileged seating to watch the … Continue reading
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‘One little word’
“Long ago your ancestors — Terah and his sons Abraham and Nahor — lived beyond the Euphrates and served other gods …. Now … choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region … Continue reading
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No partiality
At the beginning of every congregational council meeting, members take turns sharing a personal experience of God — whether in their day, or in the past, or in childhood. Last week a young adult member told us about participating in … Continue reading
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Tagged aboriginal, ALS, bible, Canada, church, community, conflict, council, good news, Gospel, grace, Ice bucket challenge, indigenous, Jesus, Leadership, lectionary, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Lutheran, mission, Palestine, Pharisees, politics, sermon, social action, social justice, spiritual growth, Worship
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