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On fire

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of … Continue reading

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God is like a mother

Good morning, Friends! Happy Mother’s Day! In the old days, Quakers didn’t used to celebrate public holidays very much. 200 years ago, Quakers didn’t even celebrate Easter and Christmas. But you know, women and their contribution aren’t always recognized, in … Continue reading

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251. . .and counting!

Good morning, Friends! I want to start off this morning by telling you all a story. This guy was eating his breakfast one morning. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug. She smiled, and said, “I bet … Continue reading

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Remember me. . .

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all so much for coming today. We come here every Sunday, partly to greet each other, and to see our friends. We come here to enjoy some music, and to spend some time in prayer. … Continue reading

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Too late?

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all again for coming here today. It’s two weeks after Easter, and I think that most people have moved on from the holiday. It’s back to work, it’s put away the decorations, it’s let’s get … Continue reading

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Heaven is open wide!

Good morning, Friends! Even though it’s a week later, I’m still going to wish you all a happy Easter. I know you’ve probably already eaten up all your Easter chocolate and your marshmallow peeps. But in many parts of the … Continue reading

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Can we bear this glory?

Good morning, Friends! Happy Easter! We’ve already had a lot of Easter things this morning. We’ve had songs and flowers. Some of us came early for a good breakfast. You may have even started getting into some of your Easter … Continue reading

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The way of the cross

Good morning, Friends! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Spring has arrived, and just like in Ireland, there are a thousand shades of green here in North Carolina. This is such a beautiful time of year. Of all the Sundays in the … Continue reading

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Glimpses of glory

Good morning, Friends! You’ve heard me say before, “Today’s scripture is one of the most important stories in the Bible.” But it IS! Churches all over the world are reading this one this month. It shows up in three of … Continue reading

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She has done what she could. . .

Good morning, Friends! Welcome to the month of March! You may not know this, but back in ancient times, March 1st was the start of the New Year. It kind of makes sense – winter is over, spring is just … Continue reading

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