Monthly Archives: April 2013

Law

Posted on April 30, 2013 by ronatstalbansdc

I was at a gathering recently where in the Q and A period, one of the attendees asked, if Jesus came to do away with the law, what happened to the law; where did it go? Part of the answer … Continue reading →

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Boys and Brothers: Begging for Blessings

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jimq2012

While not purposefully excluding girls and sisters, it seems that boys and brothers have a tough row to hoe in the bible – especially in the beginning.  Just four chapters in, when brothers Cain and Abel bring their offerings to … Continue reading →

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Knowing the Way

Posted on April 26, 2013 by matthewhanisian

The gospel passage for today is John 14:1-6.  As a preacher, there have been many opportunities for me to think about and reflect on this passage of John’s gospel.  Why?  Because it is one of the most often chosen gospel … Continue reading →

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Dreaming the dream

Posted on April 24, 2013 by deborahmeister

I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. (Joel 2:28) Last week, the Daily Office readings have started the book of Daniel, … Continue reading →

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Believing

Posted on April 23, 2013 by ronatstalbansdc

One of our readings at Easter Vigil this year was about the sacrifice of Isaac. Later I heard of people asking, what was that all for? why do we read that? I’d thought about that passage before. To me, it … Continue reading →

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What if?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jimq2012

During yesterday’s church services The Rev. Deborah Meister asked the parishioners at St. Alban’s to close their eyes and imagine what they’d do if they knew time was short.  By the end of the exercise we were asked, “So what’s … Continue reading →

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A fruitful time

Posted on April 18, 2013 by sonyasutton

Fruitful:  1a: yielding or producing fruit  b: conducive to an abundant yield                                             2:abundantly productive, e.g. a fruitful discussion The goal of ministry – … Continue reading →

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26.2

Posted on April 17, 2013 by deborahmeister

Monday, driving to work, I found myself stopped at a red light, studying the bumper stickers on the car in front of me. One showed a silhouette of a lady runner, ponytail streaming out behind her. Next to it, a … Continue reading →

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Proverbs

Posted on April 16, 2013 by ronatstalbansdc

Last Saturday Jonnie Sue and I were off to a slow start, and sometime about early afternoon we were struck by how much of the day had slipped away. It reminded me of one of my favorite passages from the … Continue reading →

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Just Believe

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jimq2012

At the 5:30 pm service of Holy Eucharist at St. Alban’s Parish on Sundays sometimes a sermon gives way to a group reflection.  Tonight, after hearing from scripture about conversion and resurrection  (Paul’s experience on the Road to Damascus and … Continue reading →

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