It’s July 4 week, the day when we celebrate our national independence, the founding of our Republic.  It can seem as the world is on fire, but there is hope.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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After a busy few weeks, I am back with a new episode called, “What does it matter?” from Mark 5:21-43. Does it matter that the people in today’s passage are healed? You bet it does!

It matters because it is about so much more than physical healing.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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Hold onto your hats! We are about to do a deep dive into one of the most complex, wonderful of Christian beliefs…We’re going to talk about the Trinity.  We also have an opportunity for you to join us on Team Braxton to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Plus, I talk about the arrival of my new granddaughter and the passing of my Aunt Margaret over the weekend.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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I talk about recent decisions made by the United Methodist Church and we look at Acts 2 for Pentecost. It seems like a good time to look back to gather the courage to move forward, because the first disciples and all of us can definitely look at each other and say: "Wow, if we only knew then what we know now!"

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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On this episode, we read from Acts 1 and are reminded that with His Ascension, Jesus is telling us, "Don't just stand there, do something!"

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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On this episode, we read from Acts 10 and are reminded that it’s not about church leadership, never has been, never will be. It is always about the role and movement of the Holy Spirit.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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On this episode, we read from a passage that reminds us that we are all God’s children and that God is greater than our hearts. Which means that God’s love is bigger than our limitations.  Plus, I have some reflections about the recent solar eclipse.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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On this episode, sometimes we miss Easter or only just catch a glimpse of it before it is gone. We need more time to digest what has happened, to let it all sink in…and we aren’t the only ones. Listen as I explain how the disciples recognized Jesus and how we might recognize him as well.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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In this episode, I look at some practical steps to discover your passion and we look at Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-31 as we explore the concept of doubt and how “normal” it is to be like Thomas.

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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The traditional Gospel reading for Easter Sunday is John 20:1-18, where Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb early on the first day of the week, while it is still dark.  You know that story.  It’s a good one.  It’s the surprise ending of the greatest story every told.  Mark 16:1-8 also presents the events of the resurrection, but in a much less satisfying way. The ending seems incomplete, unfinished. The women flee the tomb and say nothing to anyone because they were so afraid. The question is why. Why would Mark end his Gospel this way? “I have a theory. If this story is going to be resolved, if it’s ever going to have a happy ending, it will be up to us.”

Grace, Peace, Cheers! 🍻

Jerry

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End Family Fire: https://www.endfamilyfire.org/

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY: https://www.reawakenhymns.com/ Modern adaptation of the classic EASTER hymn "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today". Acoustic guitar and vocals by Nathan Drake; Written by Charles Wes­ley, 1739.

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