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Resurrection and Transformation

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Robin Dillon

It’s Easter! A day we celebrate the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of the resurrection, I firmly believe in God’s power to redeem and transform the dark and difficult places in our lives – even death – … Continue reading →

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A resurrection story

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Robin Dillon

I completed the Endometriosis Awareness Virtual 5K today. Though a bit chilly, it was an absolutely gorgeous day. The sun shone as brightly as my yellow endo shirt. I drove into town and parked at the Wooster Library. From there, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Romero and the people of El Salvador

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Robin Dillon

It has been over a year since I returned from my transformative cross-cultural trip to El Salvador, and though I do not think about the people there as often as I used to or should, their stories remain in my … Continue reading →

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Remembering my grandmother …

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Last Wednesday, May 13, my grandmother passed peacefully into eternal rest. Yesterday we celebrated her nearly 92 years of life, and I had the privilege of co-officiating with our home church pastor at the Avon United Methodist Church in Indiana. … Continue reading →

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Entombment

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Easter was a great day! We had two wonderful services at Smithville with a lovely breakfast in between … and that is no small matter in a little country church with no kitchen! But the church folks pulled out all … Continue reading →

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A song in my heart …

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Robin Dillon

It is shortly after 4am, and the alarm just blared waking me from my slumber on this Resurrection Day. As I laid in bed for a few minutes, praying and mentally preparing for this day, a song popped into my … Continue reading →

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Coming into the Light

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Robin Dillon

As I sit here this morning making the final preparations for the Easter Sunday worship services at Smithville United Methodist Church, I am finally coming into the light. All week I had been having difficulty working on my two Resurrection … Continue reading →

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Rain on the Parade and “Live the Lament”

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Holy Week has begun. It is the busiest week on the church calendar with many services of remembrance of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, a day marking Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem – that place where he … Continue reading →

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Oscar Romero: Presente!

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Robin Dillon

“The greatest sign of faith in a God of life is the witness of those who are willing to give up their own life … Frequently I have been threatened with death. I should tell you that, as a Christian, … Continue reading →

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