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Silent Night – Southport Christian Church (with candles)

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words: Joseph Mohr, John Young; music: Franz Gruber
aka: Stille Nacht
sung by Southport Christian Church
Chalice Hymnal #145

Pieces of Christmas 2019 – a devotion by Marci McGowan

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

From The New Revised Standard Edition Bible

Today, we light the third candle of Advent. … Read the rest “Pieces of Christmas 2019 – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

A Lenten Pause: On the Road to Easter, a devotion by Marci McGowan

So now you can pick out what’s true and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good Sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause: On the Road to Easter, a devotion by Marci McGowan”

Christmas, Ready or Not – a devotion by Marci McGowan

Proverbs 14:30 A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.

This year, the Christmas of 2018 has seemed to be anything but joyful. My husband is going through bout with infection that I thought had been cleared during his stay at the hospital back in September of 2018. … Read the rest “Christmas, Ready or Not – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

The Catalyst – a devotion by Marci McGowan

cat·a·lyst
/ˈkad(ə)ləst/
noun
noun: catalyst; plural noun: catalysts

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.a person or thing that precipitates an event.
a person or thing that precipitates an event."the

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The Color of Easter – a devotion by Marci McGowan

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Matthew 5:3 NRSV

Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.… Read the rest “The Color of Easter – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

A Lenten Pause: The Master Gardener – a devotion by Marci McGowan

Weeds, debris, and trees, oh my!

If God didn’t think twice about taking pruning shears to the natural branches, why would he hesitate over you? He wouldn’t give it a second thought. Make sure you stay alert to these qualities of gentle kindness and ruthless severity that exist side by side in God—ruthless with the deadwood, gentle with the grafted shoot.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause: The Master Gardener – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

The Changing of the Guard: A Lenten Preface

The changing of the guard is always hard;
whether it be in civilian, religious, or military life.
It is to ourselves that we must first show mercy.

At the retreat center where I work, we are getting a new “gatekeeper.” This is the main security person who works at the front gate.… Read the rest “The Changing of the Guard: A Lenten Preface”

The Bringer, a message of Hope (with captions)

If the Christmas season seems like one long night, where can you find hope?

THE BRINGER is a 9 minute story-poem dramatized into real life for all people and all times.
However, this original work is created especially for anyone feeling low during the holiday season, for anyone experiencing a time of sadness at any time in their life, or for anyone seeking to help and understand a loved one going through such a time.

The message is one of contrasts of--
-hope with despair,
-moving into tomorrow when it seems no way forward,
-finding faith in the midst of doubt,
-hearing and bearing the Good News in a way that honors who we are and where we've been.

We invite you to watch again and again, share this around, and let us know what you think.

The Bringer is brought to you by DisciplesNet, seeking to share the Good News of God's Love with the World.

With gratitude to the amazing work of Vicarious Visions Entertainment in video production, and especially to writer/producer Amy Grogan, who has lifted this message of hope from her own soul to share with the world.

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The Mimes of Easter Times, a Devotion by Marci McGowan

God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God.
Psalm 27:6, The Message Bible

Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, was an exciting day at our church-- and a time that to this day affects how I see Easter season when it comes around each year.… Read the rest “The Mimes of Easter Times, a Devotion by Marci McGowan”

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