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No child of God is unclean

February 4, 2023 By Sara Irwin Leave a Comment

The interplay between Cornelius and Peter in Acts 10-11 contains some of my favorite moments in scripture.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acts of the Apostles, church, Cornelius, neighbor, St. Peter, tradition

Saint Dunstan and Revisiting Forgotten Histories

May 19, 2021 By Ben Rockwell Leave a Comment

My grandfather on my mom’s side (known as Papa) was a veterinarian who loved horses.

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Tradition is Life

December 28, 2020 By Sarah Carr Leave a Comment

“Oh! There are gifts on the mantel!” She says as she drops her backpack and coat on the way in from school.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Parenting Tagged With: Advent, coronavirus, Family, rest, tradition

Why I Still Mail (and Want to Receive) Christmas Cards 

December 17, 2019 By Pamela Lewis Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I received an electronic Christmas card from a friend who had always sent a paper one.

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A Teenager Appreciates Tradition

May 10, 2016 By Emma Detrick 3 Comments

Memorizing the Lord’s Prayer as a child enabled me to develop a line of communication with God. Now, I appreciate the traditions which enable God’s people, worn by the world, to be refreshed in His presence.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Book of Common Prayer, Children in church, teenagers, tradition

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