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“The Body of Christ,” Reward or Grace

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The Church loves lists.  We had the movie list and its ratings of what movies our parents would approve of and those we’d see anyway, someday; I wonder if anyone bothers to refer to that list before seeing a film.  … Continue reading →

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Gracefully Graceful

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You wonder where it comes from during trying times but it arrives, just in the nick of time.  Reflecting upon it later, you consider whether it might have been God’s grace.  What a great help to help us explain the … Continue reading →

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“Doubting Thomas”

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Thomas was the one who held out his belief in Him until Jesus appears to him after the resurrection.  He’s supposed to represent the rest of us believers who doubt, sometimes or a lot of the times.  Yet Thomas does … Continue reading →

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“It Is What It Is”

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Like fingernails on a chalkboard I hear those five words way too much.  Twice last week which is low.  To me it says nothing but to the speaker it seems to speak volumes.  Two repeating words with a “what” in … Continue reading →

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“How To…”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We’re pretty sophisticated people; in all of our research, findings and conclusions.  There is so much ingenuity and know-how that you would think we’d know how to be happier, contented and saved. You could call it the “Dr. Phil Meets … Continue reading →

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“The Song Has Ended But The Melody…”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(a funeral reflection) An Irving Berlin song sings, “the song has ended but the melody lingers on….”  Is there a better phrase for this musical funeral?  I don’t think so.  But I’m wrong because there is another, more appropriate, Irving … Continue reading →

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Lent & Earworm

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I just learned a new word for an old experience.  It’s been happening to me since who knows when and I didn’t know that it had a name. Earworm.  98% of us experience earworm.  Women and men experience the phenomenon … Continue reading →

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April In Wisconsin

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God of Spring, We know that you’re out there, somewhere; we just can’t seem to find you. You don’t seem to live in Wisconsin. Come, fill us with your light and warmth. You tempted us sometimes with double the normal … Continue reading →

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“I Can Smell It!”

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s the sense that’s secondary to what we think are the dominant senses of seeing and hearing but its prevalence is outstanding.  We easily say to each other, “I hear what you’re saying,” or “I see the picture of your … Continue reading →

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My Guardian Angel

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You’re on my shoulder, my mother told me but I never believed her.  How could you rest on my shoulder, you might fall! I never thought of you being anywhere except everywhere.  Why else would angels have wings if not … Continue reading →

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