Monthly Archives: December 2012

Farewell With Love to the 1st Presbyterian Church of West Seneca

Posted on December 30, 2012 by David Persons

  As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so … Continue reading →

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Christmas As The End of Sacrifice

Posted on December 23, 2012 by David Persons

“…from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Almighty One has done great things for me.” Luke 1:48-49 Christmas time is a stressful time for many! Do you agree? It seems that there are so many things … Continue reading →

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The Darkness of Guilt

Posted on December 16, 2012 by David Persons

  “Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away the judgments against you, He has turned away your enemies.” Zephaniah 3:14-15 NRSV Since we began … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the latest shooting massacre in Connecticut….

Posted on December 15, 2012 by David Persons

Like everyone else, I was shocked, saddened and sickened by yesterday’s massacre in Newtown, CT. It is becoming so common place in our society, and not just our country alone. Like the some 100 daily auto deaths of Americans each … Continue reading →

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Be The Voice

Posted on December 9, 2012 by David Persons

Taped in “Home Studio”

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Be the Voice!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by David Persons

“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins.” – Luke 1:76-77 … Continue reading →

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Practicing Tonglen: Embrace the Darkness

Posted on December 2, 2012 by David Persons

  “People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great … Continue reading →

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