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2026-03-26T13:05:16-04:00

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Spiritual Observations on Deep Love

Last updated on: March 26, 2026 at 1:05 pm By Rob Giannamore

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What does it mean to love deeply? I have noticed lately that civility seems to be a rare commodity these days. People seem more prone to acting in ways that seem increasingly self centered and even spiteful. What happened to us and how can we cultivate a more loving posture and bow deeply in love to the presence of love in each of those who cross our paths, even those who vex us greatly. In reading an old blog by... Read more

2026-03-22T13:09:42-04:00

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Breath, Spirit and Awakening

Last updated on: March 22, 2026 at 1:09 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor verses: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & John 11:1-45 Ezekiel’s Prophetic Witness Ezekiel 37 invites us into a story many of us know well—a story I’ve returned to often as a pastor. In the midst of life’s desolation and despair, Ezekiel shows us that God is still present. When we feel lost or broken, God breathes new life and possibility into our dry bones, turning even our darkest moments into chances for renewal and faith. This vision is a timeless promise:... Read more

2026-03-15T13:55:18-04:00

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Courage in the Light

Last updated on: March 15, 2026 at 1:55 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor verses: |Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41 Stepping Out of the Shadows Let us consider the ancient classic, Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. This short story is a powerful philosophical metaphor that illustrates how people can be trapped in ignorance, perceiving only shadows of reality rather than the truth. It depicts prisoners chained in a cave who see only shadows on a wall, representing distorted perceptions, while the outside world symbolizes true knowledge and enlightenment. Briefly, if you are not... Read more

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2026-03-14T18:48:07-04:00

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The Gender of God

Last updated on: March 14, 2026 at 6:48 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Recently, as I was looking for things to write on, I came across a heated discussion around the gender of God. If we consider how God shows up in the Old and New testament, while male language is used often, there are nuances and plenty of places where God shows up demonstrating what we would traditionally consider feminine characteristics. What follows is a theological and spiritual exploration abut the Gender of God?. Sex vs. Gender Sex is a biological term—based... Read more

2026-03-23T12:38:44-04:00

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“Grace That Makes Us Stand”

Last updated on: March 23, 2026 at 12:38 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC| March 8, 2026| Anchor Verse: Romans 5:1-11 As we continue down our Lenten theme of exploring ideas and themes that have lost their significance, we come to Romans 5 and the topic of justification. I really only have one point of reference for this notion as I was raised Catholic and before I became a Methodist preacher, this topic had no real meaning for me. John Wesley however had a lot to say on the topic of... Read more

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2026-03-12T11:00:11-04:00

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Emotional Expression in Psalm 95

Last updated on: March 12, 2026 at 11:00 am By Rob Giannamore

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I have been working as a therapist in some capacity for the better part of 26 years. One of the most common skills I teach is how to emote. Looking through my lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, I saw that we land on Psalm 95. In my preliminary lectio on this Psalm, much of the discussion was around the emotions that are evoked in the Psalm. In my notes, I have the action verbs “sing for joy,” shout and... Read more

2026-03-01T18:20:16-05:00

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For God So Loved

Last updated on: March 1, 2026 at 6:20 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC | March 1, 2026 | Anchor Verse: John 3:1-17 Born Again?—Spiritual Awakening Two weeks ago, I spoke about those scripture passages that are difficult to preach on, the ones that challenge us and sometimes leave us searching for words. This week, by contrast, we encounter a passage that is so familiar—so often quoted—that its meaning can seem diluted, reduced to a mere slogan and stripped of its original depth and transformative power. Yet, when we pause and... Read more

2026-02-24T13:45:10-05:00

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When Jesus Names Your Thirst

Last updated on: February 24, 2026 at 1:45 pm By Rob Giannamore

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I was told a few weeks back that I needed to drink more water. While I thought I was a doing a great job, the nutritionist and then my doctor and then my wife all told me that I needed more. In our lectionary readings, we are going to meet the Samaritan woman in John 4 next week. This is a great example of how Jesus reaches across cultures to meet others needs. It demonstrates to us that the people... Read more

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2026-02-19T13:37:25-05:00

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Dealing with Life’s Obstacles

Last updated on: February 19, 2026 at 1:37 pm By Rob Giannamore

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A couple of weeks ago, I was at a conference and someone I was sitting with was explaining what is known as rubber duck debugging. After explaining it to me, it got me thinking, “do my clients really need me if a rubber duck is so effective? Naturally, I had to write a post on it. What is Rubber Duck Debugging? Rubber duck debugging is a technique where you find a rubber duck—or any inanimate object—and explain your problem to it, step by... Read more

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2026-02-18T10:42:13-05:00

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What Side of the Cross are You on?

Last updated on: February 18, 2026 at 10:42 am By Rob Giannamore

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If Advent is the season of preparation and a reminder of the core elements of our Christian faith, then Lent is the dark, challenging part of our faith, a time where the readings are heavy and challenging, ending ultimately with Jesus’s death on the Cross. While the resurrection on Easter Sunday is important, I feel that there are a few more messages that are often overlooked. As I have been thinking about Lent for the last couple of weeks, my mind continues to come back to... Read more

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