Tag Archives: Creation

Sunday after Sunday

Posted on June 30, 2017 by dkbonde

It was a long drive back from my father’s house in Colorado, but part of me wished I could have taken it slower. I am ever amazed at the majesty of the creation, and I would have loved to be able to take photographs of all that I witnessed coming across Colorado, Utah and Nevada on the old state highways. I have a few photos, taken at rest stops and occasional halts along the way, but mostly they are fading memories, replaced only by the knowledge that it was beautiful. Continue reading →

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Facts Matter

Posted on March 24, 2017 by dkbonde

We are creatures to whom deception comes naturally. None of us had to teach our children how to lie; that is innate in us. It is truth we need to teach. It is truth we need to practice. It is truth we need to honor. Continue reading →

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Ashen crosses and Jesus’ way of prayer

Posted on March 1, 2017 by dkbonde

A Reflection on Ash Wednesday and the Lord’s Prayer The key texts for the reflection this Ash Wednesday were Isaiah 58:5-8 and Matthew 6:1-21. The Lord’s Prayer is the focus of our preaching during Lent this year. Daily verses and … Continue reading →

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Creating joy

Posted on December 17, 2016 by dkbonde

Through the prophet God invites us to rejoice in what God is creating – and declares that what God is creating is joy. Continue reading →

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A world groaning

Posted on June 5, 2015 by dkbonde

We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of … Continue reading →

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