Churchyard Chick Goes Free Range
Exploring faith outside the safety of Sunday
Tag Archives: Christ
Monday Musings
Today is April Fools Day. Perhaps that is why the following question keeps coming to mind: Where did Jesus get his Easter clothes? Only a foolish person would focus on such a trivial detail in light of the miraculous, glorious, … Continue reading
Posted in Cluckings, Uncategorized
Tagged April Fools Day, Bible, Christ, Christianity, Easter, Emmaus, Jesus, Mark Twain, Mary
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Things You Need to Know
Not everyone will like you, Or even think you’re great. The world will not reward you For simply cleaning your plate. You won’t agree with all of them, So they won’t have your back. And when you sometimes fall for … Continue reading
Posted in Cluckings, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, Christianity, God, Jesu, Jesus Christ, John, peace, Religion & Spirituality
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Lily’s Easter
“Hi there, little Lily,” said the Man with the kind eyes and gentle voice. “Hello, Sir,” said Lily. “What would you like as an Easter gift?” he asked. She had not expected anything for Easter, so she thought for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, Easter, Easter Day, Flower, Holidays, Plant, Religion & Spirituality
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Status Update
In the interest of full disclosure, Churchyard Chick wishes to inform her readers that she is no longer technically “free range” in the literal, physical sense, as she has found a new coop to call “home.” A new “church home” has been … Continue reading
Posted in GPS, Sixty Sense, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, church, Easter, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, New Testament
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“Believe”
This time of year, the word “believe” is everywhere — on sweatshirts, ornaments, plaques — what have you. To me, this one word, standing alone, begs the question: “Believe what?” Should we believe in Santa, flying reindeer, or as some … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, Christmas, God, Immortality, Jesus, John 3:16, Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament, Santa Claus
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Open Letter to Non-Believers
Dear Friends, A few years ago, in Rome, I marveled at the relics and icons that we viewed as we traveled the well-worn paths of pilgrims who had gone before us. When we came to St. Peter’s tomb at the … Continue reading
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Tagged believers, Christ, Christianity, Christmas, God, Jesus, non-believers
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The Good Shepherd
“Aunt Ellie, tell us a story about the ewe of long ago,” the little ones begged. The following is what ensued: Once upon a time, a contented, somewhat plump ewe was separated from her flock with no warning. Somehow the open gate … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christianity, Church (building), David, free range Christian, God, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, Sheep
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Praise or Flattery?
“God, you are so good,” I said. I continued, “You are so caring and loving and wise.” I stopped. I decided to just let that sink in today and not continue rattling on, for once. At first there was stunned … Continue reading
Posted in Surprises, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Confession, God, Jesus, praise, Prayer, Religion & Spirituality, Thanksgiving
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Don’t Egg Her On
For some reason Churchyard Chick does not seem to be in the proper frame of mind for Easter. She should be dying her eggs and nestling them in the fake grass in a variety of baskets. (She never puts all her eggs in one … Continue reading
Posted in Cluckings, Foxes, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Easter, Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, Good Friday, holiday, Last Supper, Lent, Maundy Thursday, Peeps, Resurrection Day
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