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Labyrinth #40: Christ Presbyterian Church, Martinsville, New Jersey

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I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I am in the habit of trying to visit a lot of them. For more information about labyrinths, check out The Labyrinth Society. Find where labyrinths are in your area at the … Continue reading Labyrinth #40: Christ Presbyterian Church, Martinsville, New Jersey

Don’t Be Afraid to Go Back On Your Words (Sermon)

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This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 15. The gospel reading was Mark 6:14-29, the story of John the Baptist's death.  Way back in the end of May, I told you that I would be preaching a sermon series throughout the months of June and July, a series called, … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Go Back On Your Words (Sermon)

Who are we becoming?

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So, this shooting in Orlando has ticked off every box. I mean, sheesh. We've got people talking about Muslims and terrorism. We've got people talking about LGBTQ rights. We've got people talking about gun control. We've got people talking about racism. My Facebook feed has gone cuckoo bananas. Memes and sarcasm and emotional tirades and … Continue reading Who are we becoming?