Rev. James Gale, Executive Presbyter of Mid-South Presbytery My office is a collection of books, papers, pictures, and other objects. Everything in my office has a story, some much more interesting than others. One object in particular that garners a lot of conversation is the little plastic clip-on mirror, which I have attached to my …
By Althea Jerome Each year, toward the beginning of Lent, I recall friends, and years, when it was customary for people whom I know to “give up” something for lent. While I have tried this practice myself, in the final analysis, it seems I didn’t set an appropriate goal for deepening my walk with Christ, …
By Rev. Eugenia A. Gamble Throughout the centuries of the church’s common life it has been a common practice during the forty days plus Sundays leading up to Easter Day for the faithful to ‘give up something’ as a sign of devotion. Often those commitments fade fast, and even if we do remain steadfast, the …
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