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Dear Friends, Grace and peace from our loving God. Let us pray … Kindle in our hearts, O God, the flame of love that never ceases, that it may burn in us, giving light to others. May we shine forever in your temple, raging set on fire with your eternal light, even your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen A Celtic Liturgy - Morning Prayer, p. 21;  Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2008, ed. Today’s Parable - Wineskins / Luke 5:37 Jesus in this scene is having a party with known sinners after the conversion of a tax collector. Some religious people are critical of this action. They point to the disciples of John the Baptist and whose piety is fasting and prayer and why is Jesus not doing it their way. Kendall points to this parable of Jesus as a calling of established and mature religious people to create themselves as new wineskins for new wine. (If you put new wine in old wineskins, it will explode because of fermentation.) The Holy Spirit constantly inspires...

I continue my thoughts and prayers on discipleship in the modern era. I will continue to use this space to develop insights and share my reflections on the future of the Christian Church. What is God calling you to do? What can your faith community do to help you find this calling and implement your ministry? As I run across reflections of others on this topic, I will post it for your enlightenment. I have become a fan of JOHN PAVLOVITZ and his opinions and insights. Today 's reflection is good - Stop Waiting for Saviors and Superheroes! https://johnpavlovitz.com/…/stop-waiting-for-saviors-and-s…/ Please like my Facebook page and pass to others. The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with YOU and YOURS! On Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/pg/bibleintime/posts/?ref=page_internal

Last Supper fresco from Kremikovtsi Monastery, Bulgaria, 16th century AD Wiki Commons Images My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 | Read the Bible in a Year | Come join us at any time!  In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who Walks with us; the God who blows through us.  Amen Today’s Reading - 10/20/2019     Day 293 John 13:1 - 14:31 10/21/2019     Day 294 John 15:1 - 17:26 Reflection | Today - Chapter 13 - Jesus knew he was going to die and rise; Judas will betray him; washing the feet of disciples - an Example - you have to be the servant of all; (John’s version does NOT include a eucharist at this last Passover meal of the disciples); Judas - do what you must do and do it quickly; Judas leaves - A New Commandment -> love one another as Jesus loves you. I am going… Peter - Where? Can I follow? Prediction of betrayal. Chapter 14 - Final instruction from Jesus to disciple prior to his death. Don’t be afraid or troubl...

http://quotesgram.com/jesus-disciples-quotes/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Reading Epiphany Readings Today | Sunday | 11 February  2017 | Ps. 148, 149, 150 & 114, 115 Ecclus. 48:1-11 2 Cor. 3:7-18 Luke 9:18-27 Psalm 148 | Let all creation praise the Lord; Praise the Lord 2 Corinthians 3 | Paul as pastor writes to his congregation on various topics God is Spirit and where there is God there is freedom - We see God unveiled in all the glory of God. Luke 9 | Jesus is with the disciples; Peter identifies him as the Messiah; Jesus orders them to not tell anyone and predicts that he will be killed - take up your cross and follow him. Tomorrow | Ps. 148, 149, 150 & 114, 115 Ecclus. 48:1-11 2 Cor. 3:7-18 Luke 9:18-27 S: HS+; Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; The Episcopal Church in Garrett County, Maryland, USA; biblegateway.com; dailyoffice.org; pandora.com; New Revised Standard Version ...

https://www.pinterest.com/estellagonzales/jesus-healings/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but citizens together with the saints and members of the household of God. Ephesians 2:19 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 21 November 2017 | Ps. 97, 99, [100]; Ps. 94, [95]; 1 Macc. 3:25–41; Rev. 21:1–8; Matt. 17:14–21 Psalm 97 The Lord is the highest God; God delivers us. The Revelation to John 21 The New Jerusalem comes down from heaven; death is no more; God - see I make all things new; I am the Alpha and the Omega; Matthew 17 Following the Transfiguration, Jesus cured a father’s son; you need faith to do this. S: HS+; Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; The Episcopal Church in Garrett County, Maryland, USA; biblegatewa...