Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
We can face today’s troubles without letting them create worry that will steal our hope for tomorrow.
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Father John: Easter Thoughts, Part 2 of 5
In this video, Father John reflects on the resurrection and God’s ever-present spirit based on the account from Matthew 28. He discusses the angel’s message to the women, the shock of encountering the empty tomb, and the assurance that Jesus is alive in spirit. Father John encourages viewers to trust in the constant presence of God’s spirit, especially during challenging times.
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Father John: Easter Thoughts, Part 1 of 5
Once Easter Sunday has passed, we sometimes forget that there is a whole Season of Easter. Father John takes a few minutes to reminds us of some of the lessons of Easter. Part 1 of 5.
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The Walk to Emmaus
“The challenge for our Churches, and for those who belong to them, is to be of the same mind as the Christ whom we profess to follow. We must lay aside our earthly power and be the power of the loving Christ in the lives of those who so desperately need to see his saving power among them.”
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Father John- Thursday of Holy Week – Day 44
Father John and his wife Kathy Chase lead us through a brief service of sharing in the The Lord’s Supper. They explain the simple items you can use at home to participate with them.
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Be of the Same Mind
“The challenge for our Churches, and for those who belong to them, is to be of the same mind as the Christ whom we profess to follow. We must lay aside our earthly power and be the power of the loving Christ in the lives of those who so desperately need to see his saving power among them.”
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Father John- Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
Father John shares a text from the Gospel of John that encourages us to be confident when we do God’s work in the world. The text assures us that God will be with us, even when it is hard work.
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For The Birds
On the side of my daughter Eileen’s foot are the words, “Consider the ravens.” She says, “I don’t need to be anxious because God provides for the ravens, so, of course, He will provide for me, too.”
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Father John- Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
People often oppose change, sometimes even when the change is learning about God’s radical love for us. Today Father John tells how the Disciples faced the same thing and shares some thoughts about this from the Gospel of Matthew.
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Discipleship and Commitment
“Jesus made a distinction between following human-made laws and obeying God’s law. Jesus embraced God’s law, summed up in three commandments: Love God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength, love your neighbor, and love yourself.”
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