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Being Born Again - Spiritual Pregnancy and Birth
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 19, 2017
Becoming a better person - and eventually an angel - is a process called “regeneration,” meaning: “re-birth.” In John chapter 3, Nicodemus was surprised and incredulous when Jesus told him this. Sometimes we can be surprised and incredulous about this process too. What do pregnancy, morning sickness, braxton hicks, transition, labor pains, contractions, and birth have to do with our spiritual growth? What does it mean to take our first spiritual breath as a spiritual newborn? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Carried Away, Rescued, and Blessed
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 12, 2017
In Genesis chapter 14, in a battle of 5 kings against 4 kings, Lot gets captured and carried away by Chedorlaomer, and Abram comes to his rescue. When they return, Melchizedek offers bread and wine and blessings. This confusing chapter describes the confusing nature of our spiritual struggles, and the blessings that the Lord brings on the other side of struggle. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Courage
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 19, 2017
What is “courage”? This week we will talk about the fear that often comes up when we face resistance. Where do we find the courage to face our fears? We will look at the story of Deborah and Barak in Judges 4 and 5. In honor of Black History Month, I will also talk a little about Harriet Tubman's courage, and her similarities with Deborah the Judge. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Resistance
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 12, 2017
Why is it that when we start to choose something good in our life, we often end up facing resistance, discouragement, or conflict? Sometimes it might even feel like we’re being punished for doing something good. Right after the Lord was baptized by John, He faced temptation in the wilderness with the devil (see Matt 3:16-17, 4:1-11). This is our story as well. Why is this normal and to be expected? How can we maintain hope and positivity through all this? How does the Lord use these times to make us stronger? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Beginning
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 29, 2017
We are all created in the image of the Creator, and so we are all creators in our own ways. Our topic on that theme is “Beginning.” “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Beginning anything - natural or spiritual - can sometimes feel like the hardest part. What can we learn this week about beginning something new? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Bethlehem
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 18, 2016
“Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us” (Luke 2:15). What is significant about the Lord being born in Bethlehem? What does “Bethlehem” represent in our lives today? How can we go there to find the Lord? We will look at the story of the wise men bringing gifts to the Lord in Bethlehem. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Message of the Christmas Angel: “Do not be Afraid.â€
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 11, 2016
Four different Christmas characters heard this message from an angel. What were they scared of? What do we tend to be scared of? What is the role of fear in our life? What are the heaven-sent messages that can alleviate our fears and bring us comfort, courage, renewal, and joy? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Bring Benjamin to the Table
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 20, 2016
Benjamin represents the 'in-between' - the common ground that we need to look for. "Joseph and his brothers could not be brought together, nor he and his father brought together, except by means of Benjamin; for without that intermediary no such bringing together is possible." (Arcana Coelestia 4592:6) | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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You Are Invited
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 30, 2016
“You Are Invited” - Mindful Communication Challenge - Week Five - “Am I Willing?” - Parable of the Great Supper - Luke 14:12-24 - Holy Supper Service | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Keep Oil in Your Lamp
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 16, 2016
Mindful Communication Challenge - Week Three - “Is it Kind?” - Parable of the 10 Young Women (Virgins) and the Lamps - Matthew 25:1-13 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps." (Matthew 25:1-4) | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Be Soft Ground
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 02, 2016
“Be Soft Ground” - Mindful Communication Challenge - Week One - “Am I Listening?” - Parable of the Sower - Luke 8:5-15 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Counterintuitive
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 25, 2016
Why do we need the Lord's Word? Sometimes the truth is counterintuitive. Judges 7 - Gideon’s 300 - AC 6948 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Shadows, Hope, and Creativity - Psalm 23
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 11, 2016
Walking through the valley of the shadow of death. Remembering that the Lord can bring unexpected blessings out of even our dark times; preparing a table in the presence of our enemies. Psalm 23 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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