Tag Archives: Reflections

Living Pentecost

Acts 1:8. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses… Recently I studied Franciscan Spirituality, starting with the man himself, Saint Francis of Assisi. He was a man out of … Continue reading

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Sanctuary

As a child I loved visiting the library. I felt so grown up and excited when I got my first library card, and I cherished it for years. Over time the library became my hiding place, my sanctuary. Where I … Continue reading

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Ezer Kenegdu

“The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”  (Genesis 2:18 TNIV) There are some verses in the Bible that are soft and warm and others that … Continue reading

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Made In His Image: Part 1

When God  looked down from heaven and made woman, what on earth was He thinking? It’s a clumsy, playful question, but it’s one I’ve pondered for months now, because it’s also an important question. If we want to live healthy, … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Last week the US press was all over the story of Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent’s latest discovery. There’s something about her audition which has chastised a culture fixated on looks and sex appeal, and revealed a potential that one … Continue reading

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The Resurrection and The Life

Lent is over, Easter is over. Now what?  We get to return to chocolate, Facebook, Twitter, red wine, whatever again. Maybe we even overdo it a little, just to catch up! Still, I think there is more to this week … Continue reading

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In the Desert

Holy week has begun. Day by day we’re taking steps towards the cross. But I can’t quite let go of Lent. There’s something powerful in that “desert” season, where life is stripped back to make room for God. I was … Continue reading

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Jo Saxton

Jo originally comes from London, England, but has lived in Phoenix, AZ since 2003.  She works as a church coach for  3dministries (www.3dministries.com ) and is a speaker and writer. Jo is married to a wonderful guy named Chris, a Lutheran … Continue reading

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Back for Good

Hello again. From my childhood and throughout my teens, I kept a diary, religiously.  Devotedly.  And flicking through the pages you could  always tell when I was having a bad day, a rough time. Not because of the essays written, … Continue reading

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