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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: Feast of the Creator The celebration of the Season of Creation began in 1989 when Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I established September 1 as a Day of Prayer for Creation for the Orthodox Church. The World Council of Churches extended … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Who Do You Say That I Am? After much instruction, story-telling, miracles, encounters, and prayer, Jesus finally asks two big questions to his disciples – Who do people say the Son of Man is? And Who do you say that I … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

“…But Even the Dogs…” – A Reflection Charles Spurgeon, in The Salt-Cellars, observed, “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Imagine coming to church hoping for a new and better life, only to be discouraged by the words or actions of those you … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

The Omnipresent God: A Reflection Genesis 28:10–22 finds Jacob at one of the lowest points in his life. Fleeing from his brother after deceiving him, he is alone, afraid, and uncertain about the future. Using a stone for a pillow, … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

The Soil of the Heart: A Reflection Matthew 13 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the familiar Parable of the Sower. A farmer generously scatters seed across different kinds of ground. The seed is the same in every case, but the … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: “The Echo of Grace”  Jesus calls us, His followers, to live with radical mercy by rejecting a hyper-critical spirit and focusing on our own flaws before trying to correct others. If we pour out harsh judgment, anger, and … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Reflection: Laborers in the Harvest Our reading today is part of one of the major discourses in Matthew and it comes right after Matthew shares with us a collection of Jesus’ words and deeds. In our passage, Matthew is … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

The Trinity: A Reflection The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. In it, God is One, yet revealed in Three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible reveals … Continue reading

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Ascension, Not A Departure: A Reflection What must have been going through the minds of the disciples as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven? Was it fear, uncertainty, hope, or wonder? The ascension marks a turning point in the life … Continue reading

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THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE As we look forward to the Ascension of the Lord, Jesus speaks words of comfort: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In the face of uncertainty and fear, He calls His disciples (us) into … Continue reading

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