Squeezing Fitness into Clergy Life
The Rev. Debbie Sperry finds that she has to prioritize exercise for her overall health and wellness . Like Sabbath, play, or relationship building, it won’t happen if she doesn’t make time for it. Home Page
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Why I’m Among the Unchurched Today
Paula Garrett grieves not being an active church member. But she can’t figure out how to be a part of the church when most of those that she has visited in recent years remain silent on social issues about which she is passionate. Home Page
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Magic in the Mundane and Monotonous Mondays
Monday. Ugh. The word purportedly derives from the Anglo-Saxon phrase mondandaeg, which means “The Moon’s Day.” That’s right. No joke. If true, then doesn’t that imply we should either still be in bed or out on the town!? Instead, many of us (okay, me) plod along as mopes of malcontent,
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Grateful ground
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks, because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich,” because of what the Lord has done for us.” Give thanks. I first
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Lectionary blog: Beginning in the middle
Lectionary blog for Nov 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 Advent is the start of the liturgical year, but in many ways, it feels like anything but the beginning. We look forward to Christmas. At least in the States, you are
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The Best Use For Leftover Stuffing: Make It Into Latkes
As both a diehard Thanksgiving stuffing fan and a devout latke lover, I can personally attest that these stuffing latkes hit the mark on both dishes — the comforting, savory flavors of sage and thyme from the stuffing and the crispy, sour-cream-topped goodness of a proper latke. If you find
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Taanit 9
Some people can’t get enough of traveling for business. They love traveling around the country, visiting new locales, seeing the sites, and sampling new cuisine, among other things. Others can’t bear the thought of sleeping anywhere but their own bed, preferring the comfort of home and all of its amenities.