Tag: eucharist
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Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
Daily Office Readings: Psalm 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; Job 4:1; 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27; Acts 9:29-31; John 6:52-59 Can an old dog learn new tricks? Ask any veterinarian. Can an older adult still learn, grow, or change their ways? Ask me. I am living proof. I grew up in a church that taught that the…
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What Am I Learning Now?
Series: The PresentSaturday, August 15, 2026 Grace is more than a woman’s name, and it is definitely more than a prayer we say over a meal. We say that God is loving, kind, gentle, good, and full of grace and mercy. But what does that mean to me? Is it simply something I have learned…
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Some Places Become Holy Simply Because We Lived There
I’ve lived in Springfield, Missouri, for thirteen years now. That may not seem like a long time to some people, but for me, it is the longest I have ever lived in one city. I’ve also lived in the same apartment for ten years, another personal record. For most of my life, I was a…
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Many Ways to Worship the One God
A Reflection by Roy Pearson One of the gifts of the Christian faith is its beautiful variety. Across centuries and cultures, believers have found countless ways to worship the God who created us, redeems us, and sustains us. Some traditions offer written prayers, icons, and a rich liturgy; others prefer spontaneous praise, simple gatherings, and…
The Curious Pilgrim 