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Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday on February 22. Don’t forget we offer an Ash Wednesday service at 7 PM. The faith heritage I grew up in didn’t observe the liturgical calendar. In fact, I didn’t even know what a liturgical calendar was until seminary taking a course on church history. I thought it was what you cleaned from the dryer filter. Since then I’ve come to understand this tradition and appreciate it. It’s become a season of reflection, a significant journey in my spiritual life each year. Lent is a season of reflection. It includes fasting, a commitment to daily prayer and examination, and alms giving. If you’re like me you had to look up alms giving. It’s basically finding regular ways to give to the poor. Lent is an excellent opportunity to [...]

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Last night was the last lesson in our series “I’d be happy if…” Last night’s lesson was finding joy in any circumstance. To end our series I want to share the story of Liam Lowe.  Liam was a 7-year-old boy who recently died of leukemia. What’s remarkable about his story is that he chose to do something with his life.  This is his story. It’s about finding purpose and joy in any circumstance. Read his story HERE

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…I just lost 5 more pounds… I had a cell phone… I had a pair of Missme jeans… I had the right image or appearance. Last Wednesday’s Refuge topic was about our attempts to find happiness in appearances or material things.  Rather than share thoughts I’m posting a link to a video. It’s produced by Dove. You may have seen this video already, but it sums up the theme of the night. I suggest watching and discussing it with your teen.

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