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In the church, during January and February we observe the season of epiphany. Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means “manifestation” or “sudden appearance.” This season lasts from Jan. 6 until the beginning of Lent (very early this year …
Dear friends, Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season – Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier …
Dear friends, “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything had become new! All this is from God…” (1 Corinthians 5:17,18) Sometimes I think we should celebrate the New Year on …
Dear friends, “The main thing is to keep the main the main thing.” Rick Warren reminds us of this old adage. Warren is a pastor and spiritual leader and author He reminds us that it is important for a church …
Dear friends, These wonderful, precious days of the New England summer have begun, inviting us to a change of pace. Time with friends and family, opportunities to enjoy God’s creation, a chance to step outside some of our usual routines. …
Dear friends, Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! The signs of Christ alive in the world are all around us, if we have eyes to see and ears to hear. On Easter the sanctuary was filled with those who …
Dear friends, Easter is quickly approaching and we look forward to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. But before Easter comes Holy Week. Sometimes we may be tempted to skip over the pain and the questions and the struggles of Holy …
Dear friends, When I make a cake, one of the first steps is to line the cake pans with waxed paper. I trace around the outside edge of the pan onto the paper and then I cut out the circle. …
Dear friends, This issue of the Gleam goes to press in the midst of Christmas preparations. The or- gan has been tuned. The poinsettias are in the office, staying warm till Christmas Eve. A big pile …
Dear friends, What do you really want for Christmas? Children write letters to Santa and adults also make wish lists this time each year. Gifts are received, and lists are checked off. While the gifts may be thoughtful, the sizes …