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God with us

Emmanuel God with us God within us Living in, through, and as us Calling us to shine our light —Rogene A. Robbins

Listen to the inner light

“Listen to the inner light; it will guide you. Listen to the inner peace; it will feed you. Listen to the inner love; it will transform you.” — Sri Chinmoy

Happiness is always there

“Happiness is always there. You just have to choose to see it. There’s no point dwelling in the dark and ignoring the light of the stars.” –Carrie Hope Fletcher

Celebrating the Winter Solstice

, “The winter solstice has always been special to me as a barren darkness that gives birth to a verdant future beyond imagination, a time of pain and withdrawal that produces something joyfully inconceivable, like a monarch butterfly masterfully extracting itself from the confines of its cocoon, bursting forth into unexpected glory.” – Gary ZukavContinue reading “Celebrating the Winter Solstice”

Rethinking Church

Feelings of isolation are causing problems for many during the global pandemic we are living through. For many, what has made this especially painful is the suspension of large, in-person gatherings in churches. Yes, it is true that scripture tells us to gather together. “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of youContinue reading “Rethinking Church”

A shattered world shall emerge into light

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” — Helen Keller

Grace is the Celebration of Life

“Grace is the celebration of life, relentlessly hounding all the non-celebrants in the world. It is a floating, cosmic bash shouting its way through the streets of the universe, flinging the sweetness of its cassations to every window, pounding at every door in a hilarity beyond all liking and happening, until the prodigals comeContinue reading “Grace is the Celebration of Life”

Sing a Song of Joy!

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the music. Some of my fondest holiday memories are of the years spent in the choir loft singing in Christmas cantatas, playing in the Orchestra for Handel’s Messiah, ringing in the bell choir, and processing down the aisle by candlelight on Christmas Eve. I loveContinue reading “Sing a Song of Joy!”

Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing

For many, the holiday season is a time to focus on serving others. So how does COVID-19 change that? How can we still be of service during this unprecedented time? First, we need to remember there are always people in need of help, not only during the holidays. This is especially important this year. TheseContinue reading “Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing”