Many people have left the Church. The numbers are staggering. And the rest of the culture has never set foot in a church and wants nothing to do with it. How can the church bring an end to the mass exodus? How do we reach the people who have left, let alone those...
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Northumbrian Daily Prayer A regular cycle of daily prayer constitutes the essential rhythm of life around which other activities can take their proper place. The Northumbrian Community ( a community that focuses on a Celtic expression of the faith—as do we) practices the The Daily Office—morning, midday and evening prayer—as a central part...
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I have a friend with a daughter-in-law. She is an activist in the area of the environment. When Trump was elected she wanted her church to denounce Trump, seeing him as anti-environment. Her church refused. And Megan left the church. I don’t blame her for leaving. The reality is the church failed Megan....
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The epic story of paradise lost and restored inspires a new hope—the hope that this broken world, once good and beautiful, can and will be made new and us along with it. This transformation is not limited to some distant time, place or age but is at work in our world and lives...
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Praying the Hours Praying the Hours (also called the Daily Office) refers to periods of time throughout the day set aside to be with God in personal or corporate scripture reading, meditation, or prayer. Some parts of the Church may call a designated “hour” with God a “Quiet Time.” Praying the Hours is...
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As the spring brings new life and hope, so does the dawning day.+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Before The LordThis I call to mind; for this reason I take hope:The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end;they...
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As the summer calls us to action, so does the midday.+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Before The LordI lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and...
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As the fall brings times of reflection, so does the evening.+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Before The LordI The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a...
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+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Opening Sentences Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. Lord, establish the work of our hands; establish the work of my hands. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who is in heaven, holy is...
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You were born with special abilities. Every person has been created with a unique kind of genius, and I’m not referring to IQ. By genius I’m talking about something given to you at birth, unique capabilities meant for the betterment of others. You may recognize it as that thing you do that makes you...
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Crushed by the Church? So many people have been crushed by life or by the world. By crushed, I mean their hopes, dreams, desires, and ambitions have been crushed. The fallen world system chews people up, and says to them: What you have to offer does not matter. The church does not relate...
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