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My Pastoral Ponderings

Pondering my way through God's beloved world

Posted on February 17, 2021February 16, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Nonet for Ash Wednesday

Nonet for Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 16, 2021February 17, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

For Lent, 1966 by Madeleine L’Engle

Sharing a poem by Madeleine L'Engle, "For Lent, 1966"

Posted on February 16, 2021February 15, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 12 Comments

Why Ashes? The Meaning of Ash Wednesday

The Season of Lent begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. But why? Why ashes? Here is my reflection on that question.

Posted on February 13, 2021February 12, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Listen, and Believe: My Sermon on the Transfiguration of Our Lord

The Transfiguration of Our Lord is an incredible miracle, but what does it mean for us? Here is my sermon, reflecting on this question.

Posted on February 12, 2021February 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Transfigured Glory

A sonnet inspired by the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Posted on February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

What Does It Mean to Pray “Thy Kingdom Come”?

Jesus teaches us to pray, "Thy kingdom come." Here is a reflection on what this means for us.

Posted on February 9, 2021February 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Every new morning is a new beginning of our life. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted on February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

An Amazing Inner Sanctuary

A reflection on the "amazing inner sanctuary of the soul" that Thomas Kelly writes of in his classic, "Testament of Devotion."

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

More than Healing: My Sermon on Mark 1:29-39

In Mark 1:29-39 we learn that Jesus wants more for us than healing. He wants to usher in the kingdom of God in all its fullness. Here is my sermon on this powerful text.

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

Favorite Quotes – H. John Chapman

Pray as you can, and do not try to pray as you can't. - H. John Chapman

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