Author Archives: Christiana McQuain

Foundations: Growth

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

When I look at my children, it is easy for me to see the growth that has taken place over what seems to be a very short period of time.  It often feels as though I blink, and they evolve.  … Continue reading →

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Foundations: Relationship

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

“Jesus said to his mother: “Woman, this is your son.” Then he said to the disciple: “This is your mother.” John 19:26-27 We do not choose the family we are born into.  We do not choose the family that raises … Continue reading →

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Foundations: Forgiveness

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

  “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”  Luke 23:34  The virtue of forgiveness is very often discussed with emphasis on what it does for us, the forgivers, rather than what it does for those whom we choose … Continue reading →

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Foundations: Togetherness

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

I have 451 friends, and they all hear everything I have to say.  With the stroke of an enter key, I can share with them all what I had for breakfast.  I am so connected.  Certainly our capability to communicate … Continue reading →

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Foundations: of Personal Faith

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

My personal faith is an ever evolving entity.  I may read or hear or learn something which causes me to think and reconsider what I previously “knew”, but the foundation of my faith is within, not with-out. I have often … Continue reading →

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Foundations: By Heart

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

Five weeks ago, Rev. Jan introduced the Congregation to the Ritual of the Heart Bowl.   Briefly, the practice is as follows: Each family receives a heart-shaped bowl (lovingly created by someone in the congregation) to keep near the entrance … Continue reading →

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Foundations: Spring Awakening

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.  There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and … Continue reading →

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