Long ago, the word “lent” simply meant Spring. In Europe, the penitential season in the Church always fell during the springtime, so over the centuries the word “Lent” became synonymous with the liturgical period. Another likely reason for this shift is because “Lent” is easier to say than quadragesima, the Latin word for the liturgical […]
Today it’s commonly argued that our Constitution does not allow for any speak of God in our public life by the government or its officials; that God and government cannot and should not be mixed and that to do so is to violate our Constitution’s most sacred ideals (or not-so-sacred ideals). For example, groups like
A Thanksgiving Proclamation Read More »
At significant moment’s in our lives it is appropriate and even expected to take time to reflect upon the past and the future, and to celebrate achievements. At the same time, it is right and good to ponder the changes that lie ahead and to remind ourselves of what is most important. On June 5th,
Baccalaureate 2016 at Red Door Read More »
For many, Christmas is not merry; it’s not a time of good cheer and joy. It’s a poignant time where sorrow and loneliness are palpable, even overwhelming. Many will sit down at a table filled with delectables as they do every year, but will do so without someone they love. In many homes financial frustrations
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Pastor Josh wanted to share a little something with you this New Year’s Day. Grace and peace from all of us over at Red Door Church. Subscribe to Red Door’s YouTube Channel here.
Something to Think About in 2015 Read More »
A Hymn penned in the mid 1800s captures so well the amazing love and sacrifice demonstrated in the first Advent, the first coming, of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’ve copied the verses below (the refrain is sung between each verse and goes like this: “O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in
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