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2025-12-07T13:31:18-05:00

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The Achievability of Peace in a Peaceless World

Last updated on: December 7, 2025 at 1:31 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Advent Week 2 – The Achievability of Peace in a Peaceless World Miller’s Station United Methodist Church December 7, 2025 Anchor Verse: Isaiah 11:6 – 9 This is my message to Miller’s Station UMC for 12/7/25. Opening There is a notable video featuring the theorist Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. In this video, Ellis discusses cognitive distortions, emphasizing one in particular. He explains to his audience that many problems arise from self-imposed expectations—what he refers to... Read more

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2025-12-05T08:37:39-05:00

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Wonder and Mystery in Human Becoming

Last updated on: December 5, 2025 at 8:37 am By Rob Giannamore

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We are all in the process of becoming. I have a love/ hate relationship with winter. I hate the cold and the brutalness of living in Northwest Pennsylvania. I usually do a winter race, sometime in January and February and usually kick myself for doing so. I ran a race a few years ago when I was early in my ultra-running career. It was 7 degrees at the start and 10 by the end. I think I did a half... Read more

2025-11-30T18:07:13-05:00

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Advent Week 1: The Announcement

Last updated on: November 30, 2025 at 6:07 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor Verse: Luke 1:26- 38 Sermon for Miller’s Station – November 30, 2025 Intro In today’s message, I want to show that God can use anyone to bring the good news. Mary and Joseph were an insignificant couple from an insignificant town that in the telling of the story, transcends cultural norms. It demonstrates to all of us that everyone matters, especially the poor and marginalized. I want you to reflect on the time when you received the news that you were expecting a child or a grandchild, niece, or nephew. ... Read more

2025-11-28T12:30:37-05:00

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Choosing the Manger over Hedonism

Last updated on: November 28, 2025 at 12:30 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Black Friday, December and much of our consumer economy here in America emphasizes hedonism and over inflated acts of self-importance. Reading accounts of how other countries see Americans, this is not a good look, and it is felt that we could be doing better. Jesus and his whole family show us that what really brings us peace is not individualism and over inflated egos, but humility, collectivism and a willingness to help others when the powers compel us to other. We must collectively resist the siren call of having peace and joy when we... Read more

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2025-11-24T02:55:55-05:00

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Is It Okay to Ask Questions About Faith?

Last updated on: November 24, 2025 at 2:55 am By Rob Giannamore

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As human animals, we are unique because we can track a lot of data about human development. At our core there is a deep desire to know and to be known. For some, there is also a lifelong quest to know God at the most intimate levels. In this post, I want to reflect on Wisdom 13:1-9 and consider if it is okay to ask questions of our faith and about God, how to deepen our faith through deep ecumenism, and to express a monastic... Read more

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2025-11-18T12:44:21-05:00

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Preparations for a King

Last updated on: November 18, 2025 at 12:44 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Anchor Verse Luke 10:38-42 Introduction This week, as part of my Christmas preparation series, I’m preaching at a church during their “hanging of the greens” event, which aligns with Christ the King Sunday. I’ll reflect on Luke 10:38-42 and discuss how we prepare for the holidays—through decorations, hosting guests, treating each guest as representing Christ, and recalling preparations for our children’s births, especially since two of mine arrived during this season. The Significance of Christ the King Christ the King Sunday is a modern liturgical observance with... Read more

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2025-11-15T15:13:14-05:00

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Reflections on Wisdom

Last updated on: November 15, 2025 at 3:13 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Introduction My lectio this week has me considering wisdom and making me think about what makes one wise. In this post, I want to reflect on this. What does make one wise? Is it age? Is it knowledge, I have two Master’s degrees, am I wise or is it life experience? In this post, I will explore the nature of wisdom through personal reflection and philosophical inquiry. James 1:5 will be guiding my discussion. What Does It Mean to Be Wise? In a brief perusal using the search prompt: “What does it mean to be wise?” one will... Read more

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2025-11-12T15:51:29-05:00

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A Love Centered Holiday Season

Last updated on: November 12, 2025 at 3:51 pm By Rob Giannamore

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Introduction In this first post for the week, I will be exploring the depths of love, Thanksgiving, and meaning during the holidays. My anchor verses are 1 Cor 13: 4-7, 1 John 3:18. have a great opportunity this year for the first time since 2007, I get to preach the entire holiday season. For the next several weeks, I will be sharing my message as we prepare for family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will be borrowing from past themes... Read more

2025-11-08T16:01:10-05:00

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The Power of Kindness

Last updated on: November 8, 2025 at 4:01 pm By Rob Giannamore

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As a spiritual practice, kindness is a practice that enhances generosity. Until we are “trained” by social conditioning, we are naturally kind and gentle people. As a spiritual practice, kindness counters selfishness. Kindness is a powerful virtue that shapes our relationships, communities, and inner lives. So powerful indeed, that Lao Tzu considered it on of the first of three great treasures offering: Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. In this post, I will be reflecting on three references that came... Read more

2025-11-07T19:02:29-05:00

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Navigating Uncertainty with Hope and Compassion

Last updated on: November 7, 2025 at 7:02 pm By Rob Giannamore

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We live in uncertain times. While I do not know how or even what it will look like, I know things will be okay. I am not being Pollyannish about this. When my family moved to our current home back in 2007, we lost everything financially and I lost a career. In 2008, I started over again, and it would take me ten years to rebuild my career to the place I wanted it to be. We would have five... Read more

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