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- Andover Newton Theological School My alma mater and a partner with the New England Pastoral Institute
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- The Center for Progressive Renewal Organization planting new churches and helping with church vitality
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The Still Small Voice
I Kings 19: 9-18 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost / June 20, 2010 Once upon a time in a land far away called Israel, there was an evil king by the name of Omri. Omri had been a commander of the … Continue reading
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Downwardly Mobile
Philippians 2:5–11 Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday March 20, 2016 When Peggy and I lived in Washington, DC, we had dinner with a couple who worked with a ministry called “Fellowship House.” They ministered to powerful muckity mucks on Capitol … Continue reading
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Christmastide
Christmas officially begins at midnight on December 25th. For Christians, the season of Christmastide extends from December 25th until January 6th, Epiphany. That’s where we get our twelve days of Christmas. You cannot live long in this culture without experiencing … Continue reading
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Call for Candles
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 25 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. … Continue reading
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Nature and Nature’s God
“The heavens are telling the glory of God,” the Psalmist asserts, “and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is … Continue reading
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“My God is Able”
2 Timothy 1: 1-14 Norman B. Bendroth We often think that the great saints of Christian history were never plagued with worry or anxiety. Martin Luther, that robust, bold reformer, who defied the corrupt church of his day and said, … Continue reading
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A Prayer for the Human Family
A prayer offered on Father’s Day at the First Congregational Church (UCC) in Milton, MA, by a bi-racial couple Scott and Meg Matthews Dear God, On this special family day on which we celebrate the fathers in our lives, we … Continue reading
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Lenten Bending
LENT, is a time to look clearly at ourselves and our world to see where we are growing and where we are not living as fully as God intends. This reflection invites us to consciously make some changes in our … Continue reading
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A VETERAN’S DAY PRAYER
Today I had the privilege of participating in Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the town common. I was asked to offer the closing prayer and this is what I prayed. I invite you to offer this or a similar prayer as … Continue reading
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Thanksliving
A spiritual practice I have taken up in recent years is maintaining a gratitude journal. On many mornings during my morning devotional time I list three things for which I’m grateful that day. It might be the radiant red of … Continue reading
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