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Loved into Love

Posted on by Michael Rose
The daily lectionary reading for today included a passage from Galatians 5. It contrasts the works of selfishness (flesh) and that of love (the Spirit). I like the way that Eugene Peterson’s The Message renders it: “It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time:…
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Investment Strategy

Posted on by Michael Rose
Once upon a time there was a rich investor, and she had a very successful portfolio of investments.    One day she determined that she would have to go on an extended business trip, and she called three of her managers to her office. She explained to them about the business trip and that she…
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Sun behind all suns – Prayer

Posted on by Michael Rose
Sun behind all suns, Soul behind all souls, ….. Show to us in everything we touch and in everyone we meet the continued assurance of Your presence ‘round us: lest ever we should think you are absent. In all created things You are there. In every friend we have the sunshine of Your presence is shown…
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Jesus’ Gospel is Confrontational

Posted on by Michael Rose
I have been thinking about some conventional wisdom – that one should stay away from talking about the contentious issues because they are a “no win”. That choosing sides will only get you embroiled in debates. It was suggested that staying clear of these debates will free one to talk about Jesus and his Kingdom. My…
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Freedom: Making Freer Choices

Posted on by Michael Rose
“If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.” – Jesus Who the Son sets free is free indeed!  I so love this scripture from John 8.  Christian freedom has been long explored,…
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Living Awake!

Posted on by Michael Rose
The idea that God can be found in all things has been a rich and welcomed renovation in my life.  It is the practice of living awake.  I am coming to understand that the mystery that is God cannot be contained by my thoughts and the structures I use to think about God.  Neither do…
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Which Jesus?

Posted on by Michael Rose
“What are people saying about who the Son of Man is? ”They replied, “Some think he is John the Baptizer, some say Elijah, some Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” He pressed them, “And how about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter said, “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of…
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The Veil Is Thin Tonight

Posted on by Michael Rose
  The veil Between heaven And earth Is thin  Tonight And You My sweet Love Are most alluring Evasively intoxicating Stretched out Upon the horizon In rapturous  Beguiling beauty Gossamer garments Garland Your skin A shimmering tapestry Of timeless, translucent Transcendence Refracting Your radiance Pure light! The reckless raging Maelstrom of Your Love Bursting Into…
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