2016-04-03 23:55
Scripture readings: Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-31 I missed out on the chance to say “Happy Easter” to you all last week, so: Happy Easter! I hope everybody… Read More
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2016-03-20 23:44
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” – John 19:30a [T]he sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus… Read More
2016-03-17 03:59
I have written often how deeply I believe Americans have a duty to assist people in crisis – the homeless, the hungry, and those who are fleeing for their lives from war and terror we… Read More
2016-03-14 12:05
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put… Read More
2016-03-01 19:56
The Leadership of Women in the Bible: One Protestant’s View of the Ordination of Women By Grant LeMarquand, Anglican Bishop for the Horn of Africa, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of E… Read More
2016-02-29 22:58
Standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standin… Read More
2016-02-26 00:29
“Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah… Read More
2016-02-08 22:57
Scripture Readings: Exodus 34:29-35, II Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36 Today is Transfiguration Sunday, one of the lesser-known holidays in the church. It’s a day when we remember… Read More
2016-02-01 11:55
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Today we’re looking at the Love Chapter: I Corinthians 13. Paul’s words in this chapter are well-known and well-lov… Read More
2016-01-18 02:30
Scripture readings: Isaiah 62:1-5, I Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11 The scene is a wedding reception. The bride and the groom are dancing, families and friends are celebrating, tables are… Read More
2016-01-16 13:23
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Today is a day when we remember the baptism of Jesus, and also reaffirm our own baptismal covenant. I’d like to start out today b… Read More
2015-12-28 01:46
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing… Read More
2015-12-25 14:02
“In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s… Read More
2015-12-15 11:52
“Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your e… Read More
2015-12-07 01:20
Scripture readings: Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 1:68-79 Advent Week 2 – lighting the Candle of Peace “May the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds… Read More
2015-11-30 02:11
Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 1:1 – 1 Samuel 2:10 Our scripture reading this morning tells the story of Elkanah and his family. In the opening verses the author repeats that Elkanah was… Read More
2015-11-11 22:46
Scripture Readings for Sunday November 8: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, and Mark 12:38-44 Our two scripture readings for today seem to be about two totally different things. In the first we hear… Read More
2015-11-02 03:36
“…the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever… Read More
2015-10-30 16:18
John Lodge, bass player and one of the front men of the Moody Blues, recorded a new album this year. The album is his first solo effort since the 1970s and was released within months of his… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Somewhere around the year 30 AD, Jesus and his disciples were preaching the good news of the arrival of God’s kingdom against the backdrop of the Roman empire and their occupying force… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Re-reading the familiar story of ancient patriarchs Jacob and Esau (Genesis 32 & beyond). Back story: Jacob and Esau are twins who wrestle with each other in the womb. Their mother… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The more I learn about race, gender, and history, the more I discover the issues of racial equality and women’s rights are inextricably intertwined. Inspired by friend and artist Betty… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The big day is tomorrow, and I’ve been looking forward to it all week. I’ve even got special Super Bowl food planned for the evening. But what should be a time of celebrati… Read More
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