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#SundayCoffee #Lectionary The Luminous side of life. Elijah’s chariot of fire & Jesus’s transfiguration. I love these two stories....
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#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation story #1 – continued (part 3) Guests at the Banquet This morning as I was...
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Outdoors Quiet Time

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#SundayCoffee #Lectionary Outdoors Quiet Time I grew up as one of those socially awkward kids. I had a...
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It’s All GOOD

Stephen Schmidt·January 31, 2024
#MidweekMeditation #LivingStories Creation Story #1 – Genesis 1 – continued. It’s ALL good. Religion goes off the rails...
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The Fire Still Speaks

Stephen Schmidt·January 28, 2024
#SundayCoffee #Lectionary Sometimes you just need to listen to your friends. Fire is a powerful symbol. Recently, some...
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The Hovering Presence in the Chaos

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Embrace the Spirit of the Magi

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The Love of God in a Bad Cup of Coffee

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