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2026-01-11T13:25:35-05:00

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Renounce: Living out Our Baptism

Last updated on: January 11, 2026 at 1:25 pm By Rob Giannamore

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This was my message for Miller’s Station UMC – January 11, 2026 Anchor Verses: Isaiah 42:1-9 Mathew 3: 13-17 This week we consider the baptism of Jesus as we journey through the life of Jesus. As we have done the past few weeks, we are also leaning on the Old Testament as a compass that points us towards these moments with Jesus. It should mean a lot to be a Christian. Historically, all Christians take a vow either by their... Read more

2026-01-11T13:13:15-05:00

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Awakening to Awareness – Finding Clarity in Chaos

Last updated on: January 11, 2026 at 1:13 pm By Rob Giannamore

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In an age of distraction, what are we focused on? In our country, with the twenty four hour news cycle, we are have been bombarded for the last 25 years with a constant spin of ideas and reasons why this person did this thing or that thing with no real understanding of what is really going on. We are now in a post truth age, where we really cannot trust any of the information given to us. In this post,... Read more

2026-01-04T13:42:29-05:00

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The Epiphany of the Lord

Last updated on: January 4, 2026 at 1:42 pm By Rob Giannamore

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This is the message I preached to Miller’s Station UMC on January 4, 2026. My anchor verses were Isaiah 60: 1-3 and Mathew 2: 1 –12 What is Epiphany and Why Should We Celebrate It? When I was a child, I attended St. Anne’s Catholic Church. When they set up their nativity scene, only Mary and Joseph were seen in the stable, then the baby Jesus arrived at Christmas Eve mass. The Shepherds and the Wise men, all were... Read more

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2025-12-30T16:07:53-05:00

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Closing the Year – Reflections on Meaning

Last updated on: December 30, 2025 at 4:07 pm By Rob Giannamore

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It would seem that the going theme this year appears to reflect in a bad way Adam Savage’s well known quote, “ I reject your reality and substitute my own”. In 2025, we have observed an attempt to erase meaning for all but those with money and power. This is especially poignant in America where a very toxic form of Christianity blended with nationalism and oligarchy have rewritten historical rules and norms around what it means to know and gain... Read more

2025-12-28T13:29:47-05:00

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The Garments of Grace and the God who Finds Us

Last updated on: December 28, 2025 at 1:29 pm By Rob Giannamore

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What We Wear Shapes How We Live There is an old sailing term that goes something like this, “I really like the cut of his jib.” This phrase means you approve of someone’s general appearance, manner, or character. It originally comes from sailing, where sailors would identify ships by the shape of their jib sails. As Christians, we oft sing “They will know we are Christians by out love.” Our outward appearance often says a lot about who we are.... Read more

2025-12-25T10:31:03-05:00

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When Peace is Born Through Our Yes

Last updated on: December 25, 2025 at 10:31 am By Rob Giannamore

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When Peace is Born Through Our Yes Christmas Eve Miller’s Station UMC 12/24/25 Anchor Verse: Luke 2: 1-7 Introduction: The Long Waiting Ends I remember all of our births. The moment my wife told me it was time, the long hours of labor, the exhaustion we felt when it was over, the joy and excitement of holding our new child. We now tonight, wait expectantly. Over the past four weeks, we have navigated uncertainty and reflected on our individual callings.... Read more

2025-12-21T13:50:20-05:00

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Advent Week 4 A (Another) Reflection on Love

Last updated on: December 21, 2025 at 1:50 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Miller’s Station UMC 12/21/25 Anchor Verse – Luke 6:35 (27-35) Love This week as we consider the fourth week of Advent and the theme of love, let us pause and reflect on the spiritually deep and at times perplexing nature of love. Too often, especially in our Western context, we reduce this the concept of love—a gift from God—down to a single word, stripping it of the rich cultural and spiritual meaning it holds. But true love, the kind that... Read more

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2025-12-23T15:38:22-05:00

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Reflecting on Jimmy Buffett’s Philosophy

Last updated on: December 23, 2025 at 3:38 pm By Rob Giannamore

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While Christmas is all about decorating trees and spending time with family, for this Parrothead, it is also about celebrating the birth of one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, Jimmy Buffett, who was born on Christmas Day, 1946. While he may be best known for his island escapism musical genre, he is deeply influenced by folk artists and literary giants like Hemingway. When we listen deeply to his songs and we move beyond the escapism, we can... Read more

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2025-12-14T16:10:28-05:00

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The Christmas Practice of Joy

Last updated on: December 14, 2025 at 4:10 pm By Rob Giannamore

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The Christmas Practice of Joy Advent Week 3 Miller’s Station UMC Anchor verse: Philippians 4:4-7 Quick note – sometimes pastors recycle content. the opening and pieces of this post look like last years. I am going to be level with you all, Christmas has never been my thing. I was a real pill as a kid. We did not know much about ADHD back in the 80’s, it was still treated as a retardation by many of my teachers (though... Read more

2025-12-10T10:28:04-05:00

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Jesus Was a Refugee—And So Were We

Last updated on: December 10, 2025 at 10:28 am By Rob Giannamore

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Jesus Was A Refugee Recently, an Afghan family in my city received a Habitat for Humanity House. While you would think this would elicit joyous responses, the comments on Facebook were vitriolic. This comes at a time where our country is locked into a strong isolationist mentality and xenophobia (among other phobias) is at an all time high. As disciples of Christ, we have a fundamental calling to stand up for the poor and needy. In this post, I want... Read more

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