Monthly Archives: February 2014

The importance of remembering

Posted on February 12, 2014 by diaconaljen

The importance of remembering I thought this was a great resource, so I wanted to pass it along!  Ritual and tradition are important to children’s development (and help adults to make meaning out of life, too).  Let me know if … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on February 10, 2014 by diaconaljen

Have you ever been certain that if you just had “x” that you would finally be happy?  That life would work out?  Have you ever pleaded to God for something, only to have the opposite occur, or to hear God … Continue reading →

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Flowers

Posted on February 7, 2014 by diaconaljen

I imagine Jesus is speaking these same words to us today: Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but … Continue reading →

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The Church: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it

Posted on February 3, 2014 by diaconaljen

This weeks’ Nooma video is “Sunday.”  In it, Rob Bell addresses the church, asking questions like, “Is this really what God had in mind?”  What do you think? He cites a verse from Isaiah: ‘These people, they honor me with … Continue reading →

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Prayer of the Redeemed

Posted on February 1, 2014 by diaconaljen

Rob Bell’s words from the Nooma video, “Trees.” “May you trust Jesus, when he says that death has been taken care of, and that you can live forever with God, that you’re never, ever, ever going to stop living.   … Continue reading →

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