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Passionate Parenting and God

Posted on August 16, 2020 by John

In Matthew 23 (as well as Luke 13) Jesus knows he is about to love us perfectly, even if he gets killed for it. His grief overwhelms him and he says, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Cap

Posted on July 12, 2018 by John

In Memoriam Cap ABCA 240965 Born 12/25/2003 Died 7/11/2018 By John Seraphine As this is being written there is a newly empty kennel at Heatherhope. Our remaining six Border Collies, Bilbo the guard dog, and Connie and I salute our … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on February 2, 2012 by John

The first lesson this Sunday is from Isaiah 40, one of the most powerful portions of Scripture. It contains this:   21Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you … Continue reading →

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He Touched the Pain: God and Suffering

Posted on October 12, 2010 by John

Iris DeMent’s song, “He Reached Down,” expresses the way God relates to our suffering and the way we relate to God in faith. Continue reading →

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