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Posted on January 18, 2021January 15, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther King Jr.

It is love that will save our world and our civilization, love even for enemies.Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is a quote from a powerful sermon that he preached on loving our enemies. You can read his sermon here: Loving Your Enemies. The biblical text for his…

Posted on January 12, 2021January 11, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Thomas à Kempis

We should so root ourselves in God that we do not need to look for comfort anywhere else. Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ As I continue sharing some of my favorite quotes, here is a quote from what is probably the single most important book in my spiritual formation (outside of the Bible,…

Posted on January 8, 2021January 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther

There is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism.Martin Luther This is one of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther, and seems appropriate to share this week as we get ready to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord in our worship services this Sunday. This quote is both reassuring to me and challenging to me.…

Posted on January 5, 2021January 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

May God lead us kindly through these times, but above all, may God lead us to himself.Dietrich Bonhoeffer To me, this is such a simple, beautiful prayer. Written from a prison cell in the midst of a terrible war, but so applicable to our time. A prayer that God would lead us through the challenges…

Posted on January 1, 2021January 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Quote for a New Year – Dag Hammarskjöld

A few quotes from Dag Hammarskjöld and a few reflections on this new year.

Posted on December 25, 2020January 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Life Where We Did Not Expect It

A very blessed and merry Christmas to you! The icon used in this quote is a picture of the one displayed at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, at the traditional site of our Lord's birth, not where anyone expected God's Son to be born. May each of you find new life and hope…

Posted on December 18, 2020January 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 12 Comments

A Child at Christmas

I thought I'd try something new on this blog and share some of my favorite quotes. Here is a great quote from Charles Dickens, and a favorite picture of mine from my first child's first Christmas.

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