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Merry Christmas

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The Incarnation was, and is, a powerful Pivot Point.  All of history comes together in the kairos of the Incarnation.  When Jesus encounters us along the way we are never the same again. May the encounter of the Incarnation bring you blessed transition from death to life and blessed future. Steve

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Turning Points: Where the Church Has Been and a Look at the Future

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Title: Turning Points: Where the Church Has Been and a Look at the FutureLocation: Crossview Lutheran ChurchLink out: Click hereDescription: This series (come and go as you need to) will explore the major “turning points” in the history of the Church and will also take a stab at looking at what the trends might be [...]

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Toy Story 3: Incredible

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My wife and I took grandchildren to see Toy Story 3.  I went expecting a children’s movie.  I was curious, though, because I had read an article in the paper that said that Toy Story 3 made men cry.  I thought that sounded strange.  Well, I didn’t sob but I certainly got a bit teary-eyed [...]

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Attitudes about Average

On May.14.10 , In Unfiled by

I heard the most interesting quote today.  I think I may like it, but I am not sure.  The quote offered was this:  ”average is at the top of bad and at the bottom of good therefore we must strive for excellence.”  I live in Lake Wobegon where, as you know, everyone is above average [...]

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Radical Welcome for the Stranger…

On Apr.29.10 , In Unfiled by

The Hebrew/Christian Scriptures give some incredible insight as to how to treat the stranger in our midst.  God is a welcoming God and as God teaches and guides God’s people, God does so with a loving and welcoming attitude toward the stranger.  God reminds us that we know the heart of an alien because we [...]

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  • Merry Christmas

    The Incarnation was, and is, a powerful Pivot Point.  All of history comes together in the kairos of the Incarnation.  When Jesus encounters us along the way we are never the same again. May the encounter of the Incarnation bring you blessed transition from death to life and blessed future. Steve

  • Spiritual Direction

    Spiritual direction is a process where the spiritual director accompanies an individual or a group on spiritual journey and helps them listen for the voice of God through prayer and contemplation.  The spiritual director will ask clarifying questions or will engage the directee in processes that will foster spiritual listening.  (Further descriptions of spiritual direction [...]

  • Spirituality and Memory Loss

     Spirituality and Memory Loss is the theme of a three part series that will be held on February 6, 13, and 20 at Chandler Place, 3701 Chandler Drive, St. Anthony Village, MN.  This event is designed to support those in early to middle stage dementia:  families, caregivers, spiritual directors, clergy and all who are interested [...]

  • Advent as Change

    In a story from the book Necessary Change (Cloud, H., 2011) a woman declares that her life might be a living hell but at least she knows the street names.  Rather than move out of her hellish existence she would rather stay where it is comfortable and the pain is familiar. Most humans will default [...]

  • Spirituality and Memory Care

    Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, in partnership with the Minnesota Alzheimer’s Association, Chandler Place/St. Anthony Health Center, and Pivot Point Ministries will offer a three part series on Spirituality and Memory Care on February 6, 13 and 20, 2012 atChandler PlaceAssisted Living,3701 Chandler Blvd,St.AnthonyVillage, MN. The three part series will include presentations with panel responders that include individuals and [...]