God’s presence
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I See Jerusalem!
I see Jerusalem ahead of me, and I am scared. I don’t know what to expect when I return home. Tomorrow we will arrive back into the city. There will be crowds of people with palms waving in the air.… Continue reading
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There is Business to Finish
We have turned to Jerusalem. Our time in the wilderness is coming to a close, as we march onward to the cross and beyond. As we set our sights back to the real world, it is easy to become so… Continue reading
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When I Fall
There are times when I am on a journey that I stumble over something unseen on the road. I may trip and recover quickly, but there are moments when I lose my balance and fall onto the ground. Where is… Continue reading
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The Comfort of Liturgy
As we draw closer to Holy Week, I am reminded that there is great power in the liturgy. It is our dance pattern in worship. We know when to participate in the recitation of communal prayers, listening to scripture, singing… Continue reading
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A Reminder of What is Good
There are times that I just need to see a familiar, welcoming face. No words need to be said, just the presence of someone who really knows me. For just a few moments in time, I know that I am loved.… Continue reading
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Mapping the Way Back
I love reading maps. When we plan a trip, it is not enough for me to put the address into my navigator and let it tell me when to take a left or a right. I need to see the… Continue reading
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A Weeks Journey to Jerusalem
It is hard to believe that in one week we will observe Palm Sunday. We wave branches in the air celebrating the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem. We enter Holy Week, the most solemn time of the church year. We… Continue reading
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The Purpose of the Wilderness Journey
Several weeks have passed since Ash Wednesday, and we are still in the wilderness, exploring and discovering things about ourselves. We found our way through the darkness, we stopped and rested, and we gathered strength to finish the journey. All… Continue reading
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A Flashlight in the Dark
Sometimes it is dark in the wilderness. The air is so thick that you can’t find your foot. What if you fall off of a cliff in the blackness? There appears to be no way to find your footing, so… Continue reading
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Don’t Stop!
How many times have you stopped before rounding the next corner? “Why go any further? I will not find anything.” These thoughts and feelings overwhelm me, and I stop, right before turning the corner only to miss the next blessing.… Continue reading
