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#quot;This is a wonderful story about the power of a child##039;s imagination and a reminder to adults that we should encourage children to use it often. It##039;s a good reminder that it is the simple gifts that are the most … Continue reading →

Little Rascal: How is it birds who come in plain packets sing so extravagantly? Little brown winged-thing, hardly worth looking at, urchin hid in shrub, tell me where you stole that dazzling necklace strung with diamond notes? Out of God##039;s … Continue reading →

November 20 Echoes of Eternity Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:27 I send you out from … Continue reading →

Pieces of Prayer http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088213 Pieces of Prayer | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Melodious Monk Jesus once told us, #quot;Truly, I say to you, ##039;Everything you ask for, praying, believe that you will receive (it), and it will be done for … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk Jesus once told us, “Truly, I say to you, ‘Everything you ask for, praying, believe that you will receive (it), and it will be done for you.’ ” All this week during communion we sing these words … Continue reading →

JUST IN! Flunking Sainthood Every Day: A Daily Devotional for the Rest of Us. A wonderful way to start the new year. Special Discount— 30% Off “This devotional will stimulate your brain, companion your soul, and inspire you.” —Lauren F. … Continue reading →

Free study guide on our website invites you to explore Advent in a group. Through the exchange of ideas and mutual encouragement, study of this book can enhance the season for you, your family, and your congregation. Four 1-hour sessions … Continue reading →

November 19 Echoes of Eternity For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and of a sound mind. II Timothy 1:7 In mercy I come to you to renew your spirit. Life is … Continue reading →

Risking Advent-ure http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088210 Risking Advent-ure | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Renaissance Girl I was talking with a friend last night, just in passing. Talking about life, and change, and being afraid of new things. She said that someone had recently … Continue reading →