In reality, I am sure that our presence is far more important to Jesus as well… like the little drummer boy we are to give the best of ourselves, our hearts and our souls… but how many offered even a thought for Jesus on the day when we celebrated his birth? Read More... from Reflection – Epiphany...
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No one knows the exact date of the birth of Christ though there have been many attempts at calculation, according to the evidence at hand. Read More... from Christmas...
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In the end, all our business and, perhaps even the gift giving get in the way of our true peace and joy at Christmas. I think the Grinch said it best: Read More... from Advent 4/ 19th December...
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"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present." 
- anonymous Read More... from Advent 3- 12th December...
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How many of your neighbors are waiting for a little bit of timely information, in order to decide to come along to worship this Christmas? Read More... from Advent 2 – 5th December...
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None of us knows when we will be called home to meet with our Lord and maker. The question we need to ask is “Are we ready?” and, if not “what do we need to do in order to be ready?” Read More... from Advent 1 – 28th November...
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Jesus is referring to our God given gifts… not only our earthly wealth… but our talents, our faith our hope and our love. These latter three are by far the most important. We are not to be like the fearful third servant who buried his treasure. We are to use our gifts in order that the word of God might reach others and, thereby, help to...
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A pastor from another Bayside church likes to send out words of encouragement to the clergy in the area. This is the message he sent last week. The words are actually those of one of my favorite Christian authors, Henri Nouwen. This message seems pertinent as we celebrate the richness of God’s blessings on our own lives – individually and...
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Totally Immobilized I came across this story as I was preparing to speak to you about Zacchaeus, last week. Mrs. Billie Cannon, was preparing to paint her back porch. In order to protect the floor, she very carefully placed around the edges a strip of Scotch tape-the kind with adhesive Read More... from 7th November 2010 -Totally...
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Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch and washes all the dirt off of you. Read More... from 31st October 2010 –...
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