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    The Value of Suffering

    This week is Holy Week.  It is the week when we walk with Jesus during the worst week of his life; the week that ultimately led to…… Read more “The Value of Suffering”

    April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Drama Queens

    It wouldn’t be wrong to accuse Christians of being “drama queens.”  After all, we are always reenacting things! At Christmas there are Nativity Scenes in various places—homes,…… Read more “Drama Queens”

    April 9, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)

    They say that the world has shrunk because of the internet.  We can contact someone across the globe instantly now.  People can.  Businesses can.  Governments can. News…… Read more “It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)”

    March 26, 2019March 18, 2020 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Difficult Gift

    As I helped officiate the Ash Wednesday worship service this year at the Highlands Congregational Church, it occurred to me how counter-cultural Ash Wednesday really is.  Some…… Read more “A Difficult Gift”

    March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Step Backward

    The Christian movement took a significant step backward this past week.  After a three-day international gathering, the United Methodist Church voted to not recognize same gender marriages…… Read more “A Step Backward”

    March 5, 2019March 4, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

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