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  • A Prayer from Babel

    A Prayer from Babel

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    From the start I will admit that this devotion has been shaped by this past Sunday’s Crosspoints adult education class, which tackled the topic of “Exile” using the lens of a short video from The Bible Project. (A plug for this delightful site where two guys, some deep faith, and lots of adept keyboard strikes…

  • Lookin’ for Prayer in All the Right Places

    Lookin’ for Prayer in All the Right Places

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    Our thanks to Pastor Sarah for offering this week’s devotion. How is your prayer life going? When do you find time for prayer? Prayer is something that I have personally been working on for a while. I haven’t always been good at it. (Confession and forgiveness is good for the soul…yes…your pastor hasn’t always been…

  • How Does Your Garden Grow?

    How Does Your Garden Grow?

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” (Joshua 1:8) You, my…

  • Fervent Prayer

    Fervent Prayer

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    “In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.” ~~ Ephesians 6:18   I like bookstores.  A little reading is never a bad thing, right? …

  • Christmas Chaos

    Christmas Chaos

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. — John 1:14, NRSV It seems an impossible task to be asked to pray.  There is a cacophony of noise surrounding me.  Two kiddos are fighting over…

  • Patient & Persistent Prayer

    Patient & Persistent Prayer

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    OK, let’s just be honest here … everyone knows this person we’re talking about in today’s parable.  No … I’m not talking about the judge.  You all are perfect citizens … you don’t ever have to stand before a judge …. For a speeding ticket … or for double parking … or for tailgating … …

  • A Solitary Life … or Not

    A Solitary Life … or Not

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    We live in a world that thrives on individuality.   “One of a kind” is preferred over “one of the herd.”  Being “unique” is a higher calling than being “uniform.”  “Standing out” is far better than “blending in.”  I get it.  Being unique makes us feel special, it invites others to notice us.  It helps us…

  • Talking to God

    Talking to God

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    Church office
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    New Day Sermon Pentecost 7 Life is like a roller coaster. While on it, how do you talk to God? Note: The beginning of the sermon features a clip from the movie Bruce Almighty.

  • The Image of Christ

    The Image of Christ

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    New Day Sermon Pentecost 3 What kind of image of Christ will you encounter? Or more pointedly, do you know what kind of disciple Christ is calling you to be today?

  • Faith Rituals in a Secular World

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    Rev. Craig Ross
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    Everyone is decked out in their uniforms for their morning responsibilities.  They gather in a circle and create a bit of sanctuary amid the chaos that surrounds them … laughter, movement, local urchins running around, and beverages being consumed.  Their leader offers up ritual words for the task before them, invoking God’s blessing on their…