Apr 14, 2020
6 min

Easter Beyond Expectation

“Do not be afraid,” the angel says, “I know that you are looking for Jesus – but he is not here.” (Matthew 28:1-10) The gospel/sermon...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Apr 2, 2020
2 min

Participate in Your Transformation!

This morning we hear from Paul's letter, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds." (Romans...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Mar 22, 2020
4 min

Have Faith

“What do we do to perform the works of God?” the disciples asked Jesus “This is what you must do,” Jesus answered – “have faith” That’s...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Feb 20, 2020
5 min

What Does Jesus Say About Divorce?

If you were at church this past Sunday, you heard a hard gospel. Boldly, Jesus repeats the phrase, "You have heard it said....but I say...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Jan 15, 2020
6 min

What Might You Ponder Anew?

This morning is the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. And this occasion prompts an interesting question. Why does Jesus need to be...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Oct 16, 2019
4 min

Gratitude is an Embodied Attitude

Ten were made clean. One was made whole. All ten were healed but only one was made whole. The one who stopped, noticed, turned and gave...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Sep 16, 2019
6 min

"I Got You Babe!"

When Jesus tells the parable about the shepherd who chases after the one lost sheep, we think a) it's our responsibility to do the same,...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Sep 5, 2019
5 min

Where Do I Sit?

All of us know, or remember, that feeling of walking into the school cafeteria and not knowing where to sit. Who is friend? Who is foe?...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Aug 26, 2019
5 min

Devilish Intents

So why does Jesus blame Satan for a crippled woman's bad back? How might it be helpful to first be able to see "good versus evil" before...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Jun 20, 2019
6 min

Flow

Yesterday I was standing on line to get a bagel. In front of me was a mom, her two year old son – maybe 2 ½ - and her baby. The baby...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

May 29, 2019
6 min

The Wellness Within You

"Do you want to be made well?" This is not the typical question Jesus asks of those in need of healing. This question that implies...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

May 22, 2019
5 min

Seeing What Matters

Jesus said – I give you a new commandment – love one another as I have loved you. But this isn’t new is it? The prophets have told us...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

May 7, 2019
5 min

Christ in You

There certainly is a lot of scripture this morning. Two incredible stories of very different men discovering who they really are – well...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Apr 23, 2019
5 min

Butterflies and Beginnings

On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee came to the tomb, taking the spices that they...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Mar 19, 2019
5 min

Tenacity, Courage & Vulnerability

"They can be tenacious in a pack!" That was the headline that greeted me when I opened my email Inbox. After spending a good hour...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Feb 5, 2019
6 min

Examining Expectations

Jesus began to speak, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Dec 24, 2018
4 min

Love Came Down at Christmas

Love came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, love Divine. Love was born at Christmas Star and angels gave the sign. - Christina...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Dec 10, 2018
5 min

Prayer Prepares

Yesterday I joined with about 200 or more people in a joyful worship experience down in Alexandria. Do you know what makes for a joyful...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Nov 7, 2018
2 min

Always Connected

This year on the Feast of All Saints' we here the gospel account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. First his sisters, Martha and...

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The Rev. Arianne Rice

Oct 8, 2018
4 min

What's Really at Issue?

Sometimes the issue is not the issue.* True in friendships – relationships with parents – and definitely in a marriage. The arguments...

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