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The Baptism Of Our Lord

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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, or Theophany, is the feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Originally the baptism of Christ was celebrated on Epiphany, which commemorates the coming of the Magi, the baptism of Christ, and the wedding at Cana.

I was baptized when I was 11 and it’s something that has sustained me spiritually all the days after. It’s something that has formed me to be the person I am today. Granted, I am not a perfect follower of Jesus but I hope I do my best.

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The Second Sunday of Advent – Peace

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The second week of Advent is the message of peace. The understanding of the word “peace” is limited to worldly peace – the absence of war or conflict. But the word peace – as proclaimed by the angels to the shepherds at the birth of Jesus – has a much more spiritual significance. Happy Advent to all celebrating.

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The First Sunday Of Advent 2023

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Today begins the season of Advent which is celebrated by many in the Christian world as the prelude to the season of Christmas. This is an Advent wreath with four Advent candles that are lit on the four Sundays before Christmas and the Christ candle which is lit on Christmas Eve. I pray for a good Advent season to all who celebrate and may this be a time of mindful waiting and reflection.

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Me On A Podcast, What Do You Think?

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I have no desire to start and host a podcast. However, I think it would be fun to be a guest on a podcast. I have things that interest me and I think might interest others.

I can talk about faith, blogging, nerdy things, and more. It takes some courage to put yourself out there and I do that with my blog already. I do talk to people for a living. Do you think I would be a good guest?

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Practice Work and Faith

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As a person of faith, in the tradition of Jesus, I don’t expect special treatment nor wish to see my faith imposed on others. That’s not what I do to anyone because it can be on the verge of bullying.

I believe that the practice of any faith can benefit the world. And if someone seeks the faith of another then that is the right way to do things.

Worship is essential and good when accommodations can be made for people to attend and also work to keep the world moving. I think places of worship need to be sensitive to their congregation’s work and to make opportunities to encounter the divine when their primary days of worship and prayer are not possible to attend.

To my fellow members of Team Jesus remember that his ministry was built on reaching out, healing, nurturing, teaching, and most importantly love. Don’t forget to love.

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Religion In The Workplace

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I am on Team Jesus as you may know. However, I don’t believe that it’s appropriate to proselytize in the workplace. Leaving religious pamphlets known as tracts is not a good practice. My experience is that religion at work can be used as a way of singling out people and discriminating based on various criteria.

I go to work to do a job. I don’t go to be indoctrinated and yes indoctrination can go both ways. Sharing your faith should be done by example and action, loving your neighbor and coworker. Also doing a good job for your employer and being kind. I would much rather encounter Christ or any other higher power that way than through a piece of paper left on a bathroom sink. If I ever come across as preachy call me on it.