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Patricia Sharbaugh

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Resting in Jesus

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In a published sermon entitled “The Birth,” writer, theologian and Presbyterian minister Frederick Buechner, imaginatively tells the story of Jesus’ birth from the point of view of the innkeeper. The innkeeper recognizes that, because he turned the Holy Family out into the night telling them that there was no room for them in his inn, Read More
Jesus healing 10 lepers

Journey of Gratitude

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I went to see a play many years ago. I don’t recall the name of the play or much of its plot, but one scene remains etched in my memory. A young gentile man has fallen in love with a Jewish woman, and she takes him home to meet her parents on Passover. He doesn’t Read More
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Encountering Mystery: The Women at the Tomb

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Mark’s Gospel concludes with a large rock inexplicably moved, an empty tomb, a message of the good news proclaimed by an angel and women witnesses who are afraid and remain silent. The ending of Mark’s Gospel paints the triumphant news of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in muted colors. We may long for the bright, Read More
Conversion of St. Paul

The Fullness of Love

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Do you ever wish you could escape from love? Not all love, but the love that hurts. We love people who disappoint, betray and abandon us. We love people who make poor choices and put themselves in danger. We love people who turn away from us and turn away from God. We love people who Read More