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2026-07-10T12:27:41-04:00

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Maybe It’s Not the Kids

Last updated on: July 10, 2026 at 12:27 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor Verse: Mathew 11:16-19, 25-30 Every Generation Thinks the Next One Is the Problem As I read this morning’s scripture, verse 16 immediately jumped out at me. Here, Jesus says to his disciples, “What will I compare this generation?” My mind immediately went to the line I’ve been saying for the last few years, at my tender young age of 49: “kids these days.” Every generation has had something to say about the past generation. In a Reader’s Digest article... Read more

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2026-06-29T21:55:33-04:00

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The Misunderstood Bondage of Sin

Last updated on: June 29, 2026 at 9:55 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC | June 28, 2026 | Anchor Verse: Romans 6:12-23 Sometimes when we study the Bible, we encounter ideas that lift our spirits and draw us deeper into the glory of God’s love. But there are also concepts we have misunderstood so deeply that they have shaped centuries of harmful theology, created division, and distorted the intentions of the one who embodied God’s presence among us. This morning’s Scripture addresses one of those difficult and divisive topics—one that... Read more

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2026-06-25T11:49:10-04:00

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Welcoming Christ by Welcoming Others

Last updated on: June 25, 2026 at 11:49 am By Rob Giannamore

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A reflection on Mathew 10:40-42 As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next weekend, I cannot help but hear the witness of Matthew 10:40–42 calling us to examine the spirit of our welcome. This nation has long struggled to live fully into its promises of equality, dignity, and belonging. And now, in an age when every action is seen, shared, and remembered, the world can plainly see whether our shores extend welcome or warning. For Jesus, hospitality is never... Read more

2026-06-22T22:35:25-04:00

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Following Christ When the Way is Hard

Last updated on: June 22, 2026 at 10:35 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC| June 21, 2026| Anchor Verse: Mathew 10:24-39 Expect Opposition When we take a step towards Jesus and begin following his way rather than the ways of social media influencers and those who misrepresent the Gospel of love, we can expect opposition. I remember when I was in the exploring phase of my pre-formation for seminary/monastic life, my vocational director gave me a magazine that listed and described many of the religious orders I could have applied... Read more

2026-06-16T21:35:34-04:00

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77 Thousand Steps – VA Triple Crown and Dolly Sods

Last updated on: June 16, 2026 at 9:35 pm By Rob Giannamore

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A Journey Through Peaks and the High Country On June 5, 2026, I embarked on my annual backpacking adventure, this year with my 19-year-old daughter. This was a special one, because it will probably be my last chance to do this with her before she gets really busy with her education and then career. Our trip was jam-packed with adventure: June 5 was the New River Gorge bridge walk – we would walk underneath the 900 foot bridge that goes... Read more

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2026-06-14T23:14:49-04:00

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“The Only Way Out Is Through”: Suffering and Real Hope

Last updated on: June 14, 2026 at 11:14 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor Verse: Genesis 18:1-15 – Romans 5:1-5 In Romans 5, Paul describes a spiritual chain reaction—suffering → endurance → character → hope. In this passage, we can see Wesley’s notion of sanctifying grace at work – here, God is shaping us into Christlikeness through life’s realities. In Paul’s introduction of Hope, Paul begins to demonstrate for his readers then and us now that for Paul, hope isn’t wishful thinking, but absolute certainty about the future because it is grounded in... Read more

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2026-06-03T12:45:29-04:00

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When Life Yields Rotten Grapes (And God Isn’t to Blame)

Last updated on: June 3, 2026 at 12:45 pm By Rob Giannamore

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When Everything Goes Wrong A Reflection on Isaiah 5:1-4 When we read this passage, we hear the author of Isaiah, who talks about a friend of his who was trying to get a vineyard in order. To no avail, everything went wrong, the grapes rotted and yielded nothing. The closing of this passage has the author asking what more could have been done. When I read this on June 1st, I was immediately struck by how close this feels to... Read more

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2026-05-31T14:28:32-04:00

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Growing Disciples in a Fractured World

Last updated on: May 31, 2026 at 2:28 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC | May 31,2026 | Anchor verses – Mathew 28:16-20 & 2 Corinthians 13:11- 13 Living in Community of the Trinity Our reading today from Mathew captures the last words Jesus would speak to his disciples. Jesus’ parting words are commonly referred to as the Great Commission. I have preached this passage many times over the years around special mission days of the church, I have also preached it to confirmands and times we have renewed our baptism.... Read more

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2026-05-31T14:15:35-04:00

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Mystery and Wonder on the AT

Last updated on: May 31, 2026 at 2:15 pm By Rob Giannamore

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This last weekend, Memorial Day weekend, I finished up the New York Section of the Appalachian Trail(AT) which I started in 2024. As always with events like these, things did not go as planned. I started watching the weather about two weeks out and watched a pattern of nice weather slowly shift from bad to terrible. Ultimately, the Monday before the event was to commence, I made the decision to shorten the route about 8 miles and compress my three... Read more

2026-05-20T09:28:41-04:00

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“Goodbye” Once Meant “God Be With You”

Last updated on: May 20, 2026 at 9:28 am By Rob Giannamore

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Fulfilled, Blessed, Sent and Promised Anchor Verses: Acts 1: 1-11 & Luke 24:44-53 When I was reading the two scriptures this week in preparation for this message this week, two thoughts came to mind, “what do we do when a teacher leaves?” and the idea that Christ remains present in all times and all places. The book of Acts opens by linking itself to Luke’s Gospel, placing the reader back into the same story with Jesus at the center. Luke... Read more

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