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21 August 2016 -  “A Heart of Harmony—Both Within and Without”

8/26/2016

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Scriptures: Isaiah 29:13–16, Mark 3:23–25 & Matthew 6:1–6
“A Heart of Harmony—Both Within and Without”​

The harmony of our Spirit, Mind & Actions espoused by Mahatma Gandhi doesn’t stop just with ourselves; it must range beyond ourselves (and those like us) to be extended to those unlike us.  To do anything else is indeed hypocrisy.

~ Rev. John Barbone, Pastor Emeritus
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14 August 2016 -  “The Excellence of a Heart that Uplifts”

8/15/2016

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Scriptures: Deuteronomy 1:26–33, Philippians 4:4–9 & Matthew 9:9–13
“The Excellence of a Heart that Uplifts”​

We live with a daily barrage of negativity on all too many fronts. Even people we love can get caught up in it. Yet we are called upon by our Creative God, by our Teaching Savior and by the inspiring Spirit to courageously have a positive influence in our world. Let our hearts uplift instead of tear down, it is the “more excellent way”. The practical wisdom of Joyce Meyers is a guide and hallmark of our call to positivity in our lives.

~ Rev. John Barbone, Pastor Emeritus
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7 August 2016 -  “A Wise and Understanding Heart”

8/8/2016

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Scriptures: Acts 6:1–7, Luke 2:45–52 & 1 Kings 3:7–14
“A Wise and Understanding Heart”​

King Solomon knew the hierarchy of virtues both as a leader and as an example to his people. Divinely inspired by the scriptures, he chose wisdom, before all else, and used it as the foundation of choices and decisions.  We too are called to Choose & Use Wisdom, it’s the only way to deal with discontent, diverse people and the human inclination to selfish ambition.

~ Rev. John Barbone, Pastor Emeritus
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31 July 2016 -  “The Quiet of Our Own Hearts”

8/8/2016

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Scriptures: Deuteronomy 27:1–4, 9–10, 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 & Mark 6:30–34
“The Quiet of Our Own Hearts”​

In the midst of hectic, and sometimes even frantic lives, we need to proactively seek some solitude and quietness that allows us to hear the which is good and that which is of God.  We explore just three quotes from Francis deSales, sainted and inspired, who as scripture instructs, saw the value of the heartbeat of “quietness.”

~ Rev. John Barbone, Pastor Emeritus
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