Archive: August, 2008

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The wonderful body of Christ

On Aug.13.08 , In Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

I know that it is really popular to rip on the Church (I myself have been guilty) but I have been really touched recently by some little things at Church.  There is a woman in our congregation who is brought to church every Sunday by her son.  I think she lives in a nursing home.  [...]

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Listen With the Ear of Your Heart

On Aug.09.08 , In Events, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

Hospitality is the key to outreach with the Christian message.  There are so many reports of those, especially young adults, who will not connect with the Church because of negative perceptions and experiences.  This kind of damage is hard to undo but it can be reframed when we listen.  Listen to the story.  Listen to [...]

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