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God in the Kitchen

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God in the Kitchen

As we prepare for our family to eat around our tables during the holiday or anytime of the year, we can be connected to the ones who came before and to God.

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WHERE IS GOD?

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WHERE IS GOD?

The news reports can leave us wondering where is God in the midst of it all. Thoughts turn to the war in Ukraine and my extended family’s heritage. There are no answers as to why God seems distant, but lament is a way we can process our anger, grief and doubt.

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SEEING THE FAMILIAR WITH NEW EYES A way to read your Bible

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SEEING THE FAMILIAR WITH NEW EYES A way to read your Bible

Things can become so familiar that we become almost blind to them. Like parts of our homes, like stories we have heard many times. There is an Ignatian practice of reading scripture using our imaginations that helps Bible stories come alive again.

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PRIDE AND THE PRODIGAL

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PRIDE AND THE PRODIGAL

Do you ever wonder why the prodigal gets such bad publicity? Is it possible that we have read the familiar story of the prodigal all wrong? Or at the very least, missed the most important part? Read to find out more.

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ARE YOU SAYING "YES" TO TOO MANY THINGS?

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ARE YOU SAYING "YES" TO TOO MANY THINGS?

With fall comes many opportunities for activities and classes and it is tempting to fill our schedules to overflowing. Is this what Jesus had in mind when He spoke about abundant life? Or did He have something else in mind? Let’s explore another way of choosing what is most important and taking time for rest..