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May 24, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

Pentecost. A Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

This Sunday is a big day in the church world….it is the day of Pentecost! The word Pentecost is a Greek word meaning “50th day” as it... Continue Reading »

March 24, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

Watering Holes. A Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

In arid climates, a watering hole is a place of gathering for many species of animals.  Water is needed to sustain life and the predators in... Continue Reading »

March 6, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

Temptation. A Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

Growing up I recall watching an old Tom and Jerry cartoon that depicted a particularly enticing temptation that Tom was facing. Tom appears... Continue Reading »

March 1, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

What is Faith? Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will... Continue Reading »

February 6, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

Today’s devotion is from one of the great saints in the Christian tradition—Francis of Assisi.  Francis was born in 1182 AD in Assisi,... Continue Reading »

January 12, 2023   |   Blog, Devotionals

Devotion and Blessing for New Year By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

Happy New Year, everyone! When I think of the new year, I often think of the opportunity to start over. The slate is clean, opportunity... Continue Reading »

December 9, 2022   |   Blog, Devotionals

Weekly Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

For our devotion this week, I would like to share with you a charming legend about the birth of Christ that is not well known. Last... Continue Reading »

November 23, 2022   |   Blog, Devotionals

Thanksgiving Devotional By Sam Marchetta, Director of Spiritual Care

25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly... Continue Reading »