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Tag: Jesus
Jesus Feeds
August 2, 2020 Matthew 14:13-21 Once the wheels of the plane hit the runway at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, everything seemed to come at me pretty fast. Thankfully, I was able to get some sleep on the plane and was not feeling… Continue Reading “Jesus Feeds”
A Patience for JEsus
July 26, 2020 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 I know that we have each found our own unique ways to respond to the current pandemic that we find ourselves. Many people have taken up crafts that had long been put outside. Others have been seeking their… Continue Reading “A Patience for JEsus”
Be Good Soil
July 12, 2020 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 You could say that Sam did not know any different when he was growing up. It was not unusual for him to come home from school and see at least one person passed out in the house from… Continue Reading “Be Good Soil”
The Green Good News by T. Wilson Dickinson
How do we connect God’s creation with with the thought of empire that seems to take the front seat more often than not in the world? This is nothing new, as Jesus came preaching about the exact same thing. Dickinson takes an in-depth look… Continue Reading “The Green Good News by T. Wilson Dickinson”
The universal christ by richard rohr
“How might the notion of Christ change the whole equation? Is Christ simply Jesus’s last name? Or is it a revealing title that deserves our full attention? How is Christ’s function or role different from Jesus’s? What does Scripture mean when Peter says in… Continue Reading “The universal christ by richard rohr”
rest in jesus
July 5, 2020 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how… Continue Reading “rest in jesus”
Welcoming Christ
June 28, 2020 Matthew 10:40-42 “Whoever even gives a cup of cold water…” In 2016, a movement began at an ELCA congregation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jessica McClard launched the grassroots mini pantry movement, when she planted the Little Free Pantry Pilot, a wooden box… Continue Reading “Welcoming Christ”
Jesus is with you
June 21, 2020 Matthew 10:24-39 If your first impression of this gospel lesson is similar to mine, you will find yourself asking, “What are you talking about Jesus?” This is a tough lesson this morning as we make our way from Pentecost into the… Continue Reading “Jesus is with you”
The Holy spirit draws us together
May 31, 2020 Acts 2:1-21 For those of you that have been on Facebook for some time and post pictures, you have most likely had memories of years past pop up. During this time of staying home, that can be both delightful to celebrate… Continue Reading “The Holy spirit draws us together”
In God we are one
May 24, 2020 Easter 7 John 17:1-11 As I have pondered this gospel lesson for the past week, the one concept that keeps floating to the top is around unity. This is a prayer that we are hearing from Jesus in the 17th chapter… Continue Reading “In God we are one”
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