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Pastor Steve's Reflections: July 2012
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012. July 3 - "The Unlikely Disciple". This is a great book! I think you will enjoy the read. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Pastor Steve Lundin - United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer. View my complete profile. In Prayer - at Annual Baptism on the River - 2011. Church Hike - Patrick's Point State Park - May 2012. Church of the Joyful Healer Links. Church of the Joyful Healer website. Still Life With Woodpecker. The Kingdom of God. July 3 - The Unlikely Disciple This is a great .
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: February 2013
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Why I write what I write. I was noticing that the last three times I wrote here it was of a controversial nature - gun control, homosexuality, and the social concerns that caused me to be hopeful about the results of the fall election. As a follower of Jesus and a pastor in the Methodist tradition, I will continue to write about the issues and concerns of the day. I believe I can offer an important perspective. You are always free to disagree. I may be wrong. T...Picture Windo...
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: August 2012
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Back in early June, I preached a message called "The Mustard Seed Conspiracy." In that message I said, "What if - - everyone here brought two new people to Joyful Healer this year and they stayed? So - I dare you to take the challenge. Who might you invite to a Worship Celebration or some other Joyful Healer event? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Pastor Steve Lundin - United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer. View my complete profile. Church of the Joyful Healer Links.
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: October 2012
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Oh yea, then I remember that I am a United Methodist and my own denomination continues to be backward and homophobic. What is it that they say? Well because the UMC has been specific in it's exclusion. I wonder if the Boy Scouts of America have a similar movement for change? I hope so. I wonder if the United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer should declare itself a Reconciling Congregation? It involves a process of study, discussion, and a church vote. What do you think?
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: Risk
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Monday, March 18, 2013. I came upon this quote today by the early 20th century modernist writer, Katherine Mansfield. Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.". What a great quote! Jesus stands tall through it all. He doesn't seem to be particularly surprised whether the shouts are "Hosanna! He is centered in himself, connected to God, and bearing witness to the truth. Worth pondering. Are you standing tall? Church...
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: December 2012
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Thursday, December 6, 2012. This was as close to a Norman Rockwell Christmas as one could get. However, I do remember observing a stress, tension, anxiety on the face of my mother and older sister who seemed to bear the responsibility for making Christmas perfect, especially when Grandma was no longer with us but the same expectations continued on. The first Christmas was pretty messy, and life today is pretty messy - - but God shows up in the middle of the mess to bring goodnews of great joy!
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: June 2012
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012. June 12 - "Prayers For Bobby" -. Wow - one of my Joyful Healer friends gave me this DVD. She said I ought to watch it and keep it to share with others who may be struggling. I did not know what it was about - my goodness what an emotional ride it was. We have come a long way toward understanding and acceptance since the late 70's but we still have a long way to go. If you know someone who is struggling to accept a gay son or lesbian daughter, I would be happy to loan you this ...
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: September 2012
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Monday, September 24, 2012. I often think about what early Christian faith looked like. I mean really early - like the first couple centuries after the earthly life of Jesus. What did it look like before the Roman Empire got a hold of it and made a state religion of it? The practice of welcoming those whom Jesus calls the "least of these" into the heart of community. Treating possessions as common property. The rejection of all forms of violence and the practice of pacifism. Strangers and aliens -. Empir...
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: November 2013
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Monday, November 4, 2013. The Church of the Joyful Healer is participating in Readiness 360, a training and coaching program that we are engaging in. The four areas of focus are Spiritual Intensity, Missional Alignment, Cultural Openness, and Dynamic Relationships. First we will be focusing on Spiritual Intensity. Here is how the report describes it:. Using Joyful Healer Language aren’t we really talking about growing in our ability to -. Each other on a spiritual journey to. Kindly and healthily, and.
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Pastor Steve's Reflections: Readiness...
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Monday, November 4, 2013. The Church of the Joyful Healer is participating in Readiness 360, a training and coaching program that we are engaging in. The four areas of focus are Spiritual Intensity, Missional Alignment, Cultural Openness, and Dynamic Relationships. First we will be focusing on Spiritual Intensity. Here is how the report describes it:. Using Joyful Healer Language aren’t we really talking about growing in our ability to -. Each other on a spiritual journey to. Kindly and healthily, and.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT