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A Minimalist Approach to Ministry?

June 28, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

Lectionary Reflection
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 4, 2010
Is Jesus advocating a minimalist approach to ministry in speaking to his followers in this week’s passage from Luke’s gospel? How does this apply to Christians today?

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 25

June 25, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

‘Just Living’ Blog
Today our blogger interviews Kate Raiford, coordinator of Angel Food Ministries at North Shore Fellowship (PCA) and learns how personal experience led one woman to action in the name of Christ.

“What are you doing here, (Insert your name)?”

June 13, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

Lectionary Reflection for June 20, 2010
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Things weren’t going so hot for Elijah, prophet of God. In fact, he was so undone that he asked God to let him die. Instead, God asks a question. How would you answer if God asked you the same question?

The Poor Man’s Lamb (or, how power and injustice make cozy bedfellows)

June 7, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

Lectionary Reflection for June 13, 2010
Third Sunday after Pentecost
This week’s lessons flow with a strong undercurrent that considers the relationship between power and injustice. Fortunately for us, Jesus models a different use of power.

How to Stay Spiritually Healthy

June 7, 2010 By Rob Blezard

‘IT’S PERSONAL’ BLOG How are you meeting your spiritual needs? How are you nourishing your soul? As a pastor I ask these questions a lot, but especially to folks who seem stressed out, overly busy, burdened by everyday problems, or who seem to be drifting away from church. They are also good questions to keep […]

The Many Faces of Mercy

May 30, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

Lectionary Reflection for Sunday, June 6, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost Year C
How about taking a slightly different approach to this week’s texts? Consider as the key point that God does provide and mercy has a face–yours.

The prayerful pose

May 26, 2010 By Rob Blezard

Press you hands together, palm-to-palm, finger-to-finger, thumb-to-thumb. Go ahead. Do it now, and hold it for a few seconds. Are you doing it? Not a very natural pose, is it? In fact, it feels kind of awkward, right? At least it does for me. The position forces your hands to straighten against their natural curvature. […]

What to do with more time than money? Help yourself to good health!

May 25, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

‘Just Living’ Blog

The way to good health is often simpler than we like to think. Read on for tips and ideas that are inexpensive and accessible for almost everyone.

The Divine Ensemble

May 24, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard

LECTIONARY REFLECTION for May 30, 2010
Trinity Sunday, Year C

Finding an image to communicate the mystery of the Holy Trinity is a daunting task, and one that will never yield a perfect result. However, this writer gives it one more stab, borrowing an image from the actor’s toolkit.

Every member visits present challenges as opportunities

May 21, 2010 By The Rev. Kurt Wandrey

By the Rev. Kurt Wandrey
Through mutual encouragement and support, the congregation is strengthened and united to better serve the people around us. As people respond to God’s grace, they discover even more gifts they can use in the Lord’s service. They also see that God is blessing them more than they ever before realized.