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Advent: An “Act” of Wonder

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The calendar tells us that the four weeks before Christmas has begun but our heart may be out of sync and we want to say Scrooge’s made up word.  You change the station when Andy sings what a “Wonderful Time … Continue reading →

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“Pray for me”

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Pray for me” people say to me.  Some stop me deliberately, others will close their conversation with that petition.  “Pray for me.”  I know what it means but I’ve never understood what it entails? Do I get to go home … Continue reading →

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Advent & Lent

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The two most important Church seasons, both preparing us for two important events in Church history – the birth of Jesus and his resurrection. You don’t just stumble into glorious events in life.  There’s a preparation period or a period … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just Not Me”

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s not me,” we all say to ourselves at different points or predicaments in our lives.  “It’s just not me.”

  This statement, “It’s not me” is declared (or yelled!) because our well carved out plans we’ve all planned for and … Continue reading →

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“How Nice It Must Be…”

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

How nice it must be to stroll down the street with your girlfriend’s hand in yours.  The world seems to be yours as a glance from someone evokes a quick wink.  Your sunglasses are in place but quickly can be … Continue reading →

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Buttons and Bows

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

They are the connections that bring the two parts of your shirt together or the decoration on your blouse.  They are the four things on a sport coat that serve no purpose but to play with during a boring meeting.  … Continue reading →

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Carrying Another’s “Stuff”

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling.  Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.  [The Apostles] woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care … Continue reading →

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The “End” of Us?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

How many “end times” have there been in your simple lifetime or the lifetimes of those before you?  (Notice I used “you” twice in one sentence because that seems to be the “end time” these days.)  Our society begins and … Continue reading →

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The Streets of Life, Traveling “Blah or Joyful?”

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We’re very comfortable and even encouraged to tell tales of anger, disappointments, frustrations; even bitterness in generalizing or personal statements about religion or a specific church.  We even attempt to one up the preceding story told by a friend with … Continue reading →

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The unMiracle of Faith

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I pity the victims of a miracle.  (Please note the noun, “victim.”)  Their Sundays mornings are now freed from the burden of Sunday worship.  They can jump immediately to the donuts and coffee without the worship.  The rest of us … Continue reading →

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