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March 15, 2020: Guilt & Shame
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 3/15/20
[Standing next to a fake well, which is set up in Sanctuary area] You know, life is fragile [I hold up a clear glass vase]. Like this vase, we all want to be transparent and honest. We are invited to hold grace, to hold love. But sometimes we ... Read More »
March 8, 2020: A Different Perspective
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 3/13/20
In the gospel Jesus goes up a mountain with three followers. Up there, two important figures from the old days appear. They are both dead, but they appear and talk with Jesus. One is Moses, who represents the law, the other is Elijah, who represents the prophets (or ... Read More »
March 1, 2020: Lent/Feel the Nudge to Change
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 3/02/20
February 23, 2020: I hope you dance
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 2/25/20
I sing accepella:
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth takin’
Lovin’ might be a mistake, but it’s worth makin’
In the gospel Jesus says to ... Read More »
February 16, 2020: Let's Get Angry
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 2/16/20
February 9, 2020: Be Salt
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 2/10/20
I want you to think of a person who is “down” or sad. Now, hold that thought. In the gospel Jesus talks about salt. There are different kinds of salt. For example:
Sea Salt. This is salt obtained from evaporating sea water. It is used in cooking, ... Read More »
February 2, 2020: Looking to the "Light"
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 2/02/20
January 26, 2020: Only Say the Word
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 1/30/20
Open your blue Hymnal to the inside of the front cover. At the bottom is the response during the Fraction Rite; this is just before receiving Communion. The priest says, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are ... Read More »
January 19, 2020: The Body of Christ/The Big Picture
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 1/19/20
This coming Wednesday, January 22 marks the 47th anniversary of the historic Roe versus Wade decision to legalize abortion. I suspect that some big things are going to happen this year regarding the abortion issue in our country. I am completely against any abortion at any level, even ... Read More »
January 12, 2020: God is a River
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 1/12/20
Life is hard. Many of us are presented with difficult situations and burdens. In the gospel, Jesus comes to the Jordan river. Why? To be baptized. Many times it seems like our lives are like being in a river . . . e.g. swimming, trying to find something ... Read More »