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A Reflection from Preaching as Antoinette Brown-Blackwell

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

  Posted on October 18, 2009 on Dr. Abby’s and Rev. Carol’s Place http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2009/10/a-reflection-from-preaching-as-antoinette-brown-blackwell-by-carol-crawford-rowe/ I had the privilege of preaching at a church near by, where I was asked to speak in my Civil War persona as Rev. Dr. Antoinette … Continue reading →

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Walk Softly, and Carry a Shepherd’s Crook

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

Yesterday morning, a young mother just a few miles from here killed her four teen-age and pre-teen children, before taking her own life.  I did not know her, but my heart aches for her and her entire family.  Who of … Continue reading →

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I wept for joy, and then sorrow.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

This past Sunday in Church, I found myself with tear filled eyes, as I sniffed and stifled the sounds of my crying, not wishing to make too much of a spectacle of myself beyond those immediately around me. The service was … Continue reading →

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Creating Family

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

Mother’s Day is gone for this year.  Father’s Day is approaching, followed by all the holidays where we traditionally spend obligatory time with members of our families.  Yet there are many who have no family, or do not have the … Continue reading →

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Loving Like Jesus

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

  Loving Like Jesus by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds   John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is a Matter of Perspective

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

We picked up a real estate brochure today at the super market.  One of the featured homes was an entire floor of a high rise building on Singer Island, a little up the coast from us.  It was reduced from … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of YOU.

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

We have had a very gentle week, with few responsibilities, no requirements  and a very short list of measurable  accomplishments.  I began to feel guilty, because I could not account for much progress in my list of “shoulds”.    Then I … Continue reading →

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What Does Easter Really Mean?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

What DOES Easter really mean? The world says: Spring has sprung. The days are longer. It it time for gardening, new life erupting. Let’s celebrate with candy, bunnies, new clothes, family dinner. The Church says: Death is conquered. Eternal life … Continue reading →

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Thoughts That I Wish I had Written

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

This entry is from an author whom I have admired, and whose words have encouraged me in my personal safari through the wilderness of life.  I hope that you are blessed by them. from The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister … Continue reading →

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Sweetness Turned to Mud

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

We returned from our pre-Easter shopping,  and prepared for Maundy Thursday service.  When we got back to our motor home, I was sorting purchases and enjoying a snack of chocolate marshmallow eggs.  Seeing a piece of something dark on the … Continue reading →

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