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A News Fast, A Peace Gain and A New Perspective

A News Fast, A Peace Gain and A New Perspective

LENT is here. Every year Lent creeps up on me like my children used to when I was fast asleep and they were ready to watch cartoons and have breakfast. One day I'm saying Merry Christmas and the next ash is being smudged onto my forehead as a reminder that from...

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Jennifer Fournier | Feb 18, 2021

I’m not that kind of Christian

I’m not that kind of Christian

Neither Right nor Left Since I began my blog two years ago I have been asked if I'm a far-right Christian. My answer is always no, I'm not that kind of Christian. I've been asked if I am against LGBTQ+ marriages. Again, my answer is always no, I'm not that kind of...

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Jennifer Fournier | Nov 25, 2020

I Listened and What I Heard Spoke to Me

I Listened and What I Heard Spoke to Me

Listen I listened and I heard, "We need both wings to fly, so how can the left and right come together and respect the challenge of different perspectives?" I stopped the video, went back, and listened for the third time. Nadia Bolz-Weber was at it again and she...

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Jennifer Fournier | Oct 29, 2020

Where is the Hope for the Hopeless?

Where is the Hope for the Hopeless?

Last Sunday, Michael and I were having breakfast and he asked what my plans were for the day. "Well, I have reading to do for my enneagram class, my journal group, and my book discussion. Then I have some writing to do and will likely read my weekly newsletter...

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Jennifer Fournier | Oct 22, 2020

Three Things I Know for Certain

Three Things I Know for Certain

During these trying days I have realized that there are some things I know to be true. Things I know for certain. And I am sharing about them today.

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Jennifer Fournier | Sep 10, 2020

Hot Tortillas and Soul Sisters are Gifts from God

Hot Tortillas and Soul Sisters are Gifts from God

How are hot tortillas, soul sisters, and gifts from God related? Not long ago these things were front and center at the end of my day. I'm sharing the experience with you. I'd love to know if you can relate!

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Jennifer Fournier | Aug 6, 2020

Love is Patient and Kind and Changing the Toilet Paper

Love is Patient and Kind and Changing the Toilet Paper

We know that love is patient and kind. Did you know that love also has to do with changing the toilet paper? Join me as I share how changing the toilet paper is really about being "all in" for the cause of Christ.

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Jennifer Fournier | Jul 30, 2020

Finding Time to Simply Be, in Order to Do

Finding Time to Simply Be, in Order to Do

As an Enneagram 1, I have a tendency to do, Do, and DO more. I am trying to learn to be a bit less intense all the time and trying to "chill out" more. Join me? And then please share what you do to find rest and simply BE.

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Jennifer Fournier | Jul 16, 2020

We cannot give up now. We are chosen.

We cannot give up now. We are chosen.

My peace and quiet was interrupted by my daughter. And as we talked I was reminded that no matter how difficult or challenging these times are I CAN. NOT. QUIT fighting for social justice. Because I am chosen and so are you. Join me and share your thoughts?

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Jennifer Fournier | Jul 2, 2020

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“Walk in love as Christ loved us. Ephesians 5:2 (ESV) This is the basis of my writing; to make walking in love just a little easier and a whole lot more routine in our lives.”

Holy Week at Home- an experience of music, altar ...

Apr 4

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Holy Week at Home- an experience of music, altar creation, prayer, and reflection carefully designed by @molucas19 that Michael and I truly enjoyed. Happy Easter to all!

Our Holy Week at Home altar is set up and ready ...

Mar 27

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Our Holy Week at Home altar is set up and ready for tomorrow. I’m so grateful to my amazing friend @molucas19 for lovingly creating the Holy Week at Home program for our youth group participants and for making one extra for Michael & me. 

#holyweek #holyweek2021 #palmsunday #maundythursday #goodfriday #holysaturday #eastersunday @stpetersmilfordct @stpetersyouthmilfordct #episcopalian #episcopalchurch

Over 3/4 of the world population has noticeable ...

Mar 22

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Over 3/4 of the world population has noticeable pigment in their skin (read: are not white) and God created and loves them all. 

So, why don’t we? 💔

I stand with black lives. ✊🏿
I stand with Asian lives. ✊🏽
I stand against racism. 🚫

“When you see something, say something” is not reserved for suspicious, unattended bags. 

Be a vocal ally. 
Humanity is depending on you. 

#asianlivesmatter #walkinlove #humanitymatters #blacklivesmatter #humanityhealing #endracism  #stopracism #racisminamerica #antiracism #jesusmovement #episcopalbranchofthejesusmovement #episcopalian #episcopalchurch #allarewelcomehere #standupagainsthatred #standupforwhatsright #standupforothers #enoughisenough #endwhitesilence #bethechange

As a Christian woman who practices in the ...

Jan 11

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As a Christian woman who practices in the Episcopal Church, I want to be clear: 

Christian Identity is not American Identity.

American Identity is not Christian Identity. 

God did not choose the current President for us because He approves of his policies. 

The current President is not a prophet. 

The current President is nothing like Jesus. 

Further:
There aren’t any second class religions.

The US is not a Christian state.

The enmeshment of politics and the conservative right-wing evangelical church is wrong and destructive to democracy. 

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Following Jesus and the way of love means standing up against violence, bigotry, hate crimes, inequality, and oppression. Nothing that happened in the last week , or the last four years, was a demonstration of Jesus’ teaching. It was a master class in hatred, greed, power, wealth, ego, privilege, and insecurity. All of which Jesus preached against. 

I do not stand with Christian Nationalists and neither does Christ. 

I hope you won’t either. 

#episcopal #episcopalbranchofthejesusmovement #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #blacklivesmatter #walkinlove #wayoflove #againstchristiannationalism #peace #democracy #separationofchurchandstate #worldreligions #allarewelcomehere #evolvingfaith #standupagainsthatred #episcopalchurch #episcopalian

As I have explored artistic representations of ...

Dec 28

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As I have explored artistic representations of Jesus’s birth, I am loving the way culture shapes the narrative. In each, the creator’s joy is palpable. 

#christmas #christmas2020 #jesuschrist #christmasartwork #theholyfamily #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #ecct #faith #faithwriters #faithbloggers #christianwriterscommunity #allarewelcomehere #lightoftheworld #emmanuel #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #differentperspective #getusedtodifferent #evolvingfaith #thechosen #thenativity #jesusmaryandjoseph

Merry Christmas!

Dec 25

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Merry Christmas!

“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, ...

Dec 25

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“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,[a] full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 NRSV

On this day,

May those who are alone find comfort in God’s presence. 

May those who are emotionally worn down hear the Holy Spirit gently guiding them. 

May those who haven’t found God yet, discover Him in the mystery of Jesus’ birth. 

May those who walk in love, work with our neighbors on the margins, and have dedicated themselves to mission driven lives remember to nap, as Jesus did, in order to care for their own bodies and minds. 

And may all of the parents and caregivers who have been up since the early morning hours, because Santa came, be blessed with strong coffee and open hearts to see the wonder and magic in the eyes of their children. For in that wonder is deep and unwavering faith which is, after all, what this day is about. 

Merry Christmas, friends.  #adventword2020 #adventcalendar #adventword #christmas #christmas2020 #faithwriters #faithblogger #christianwriters #christianblogger #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #episcopal #allarewelcomehere #merrychristmas #merrychristmas2020 #jesusisborn #lighttheworld #thedarknessdidnotovercomethelight #evolvingfaith #john114 #ohcomeallyefaithful #emmanuel #emmanuelgodwithus #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #wayoflove #walkinlove @stpetersmilfordct @theepiscopalchurch @episcopal_ct @episcopaldevelopment @pb_curry @adventword @livingcompass

As we follow the North Star, shining brightly over...

Dec 25

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As we follow the North Star, shining brightly over the new born king, may our words and actions come together to #proclaim the mystery of the gospel. 

#advent #adventword2020 #adventword #adventcalendar #ephesians #episcopal #episcopalbranchofthejesusmovement #emmanuel #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #walkinlove #wayoflove #christianauthors #christianblogger #christianwriter #christmas #allarewelcomehere #gospel #evolvingfaith #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #ecct #christmaseve #proclaimthemysteryoffaith #christ #lovethyneighbor #communityservice #mission #disciples #apostles 

@stpetersmilfordct @adventword @pb_curry @episcopal_ct @livingcompass

Oh how I miss singing in church! My favorite hymns...

Dec 23

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Oh how I miss singing in church! My favorite hymns come into prayerful life when we sing as a congregation. Until that day when we are in person, flipping pages in the hymnal to sing in or out of tune, I will continue to find my favorites and sing them on my own. 

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! 

1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed trinity!

2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.

4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed trinity!

The Hymnal 1982, 362 
#advent #adventbeforechristmas #adventcalendar #adventlight #adventword #adventword2020 #allarewelcomehere #holyspirit #holyholyholy #hymns #singing #christianauthors #christianblogger #christianbloggers #christianwriter #christianwriters #christmasiscoming #christoursaviorisborn #ecct #episcopalbranchofthejesusmovement #walkinlove #wayoflove #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #holy #evolvingfaith #livingcompass 

@stpetersmilfordct @episcopal_ct @pb_curry @livingcompass @adventword

I always love reading about the wise men and ...

Dec 22

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I always love reading about the wise men and wondering who they really were. Did they come promptly after Jesus’ birth? Was their visit a year or two later? What gifts did they bring? Did Mary ask them to stay for dinner or were the gifts kindly accepted and the men sent on their way? Where they really wise and if so what #wisdom did they possess?

Frankly we are never going to know the answers. But I think if they followed a star, immediately knew the baby in front of them was the Son of God and recalculated their Waze app to go home by another way, that makes them wise in my book. 
 
 
#adventword #adventword2020 #adventbeforechristmas #darknessintolight #christianwriters #christianbloggers #christianauthors #walkinlove #wayoflove #episcopal #episcopalchurch #allarewelcome #allarewelcomehere #turnlearnprayworshipblessgorest #adventcalendar #adventlight #jesusiscoming #jesusmovement #episcopalbranchofthejesusmovement #jesusspeaks #peaceonearth #livingwell #fourthweekofadvent #wisemen #homebyanotherway 

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