Our Refuge and Strength
The texts for October 30, 2011: Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19–28; and John 8:31–36 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will … Continue reading
A Little Bit of Paul
The texts for October 30, 2011: Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19–28; and John 8:31–36 “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36 … Continue reading
Beloved of God
The texts for Sunday, October 23, 2011 were: Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8; and Matthew 22:34–46 … God’s will, desire, dream expressed in the whole law and … Continue reading
The Heart of God’s Law
The texts for Sunday, October 23, 2011 are: Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8; and Matthew 22:34–46 “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” … Continue reading
Ethics of Eating
It’s been almost a month ago now since I went off to a conference sponsored by ELCA World Hunger about the “Ethics of Eating.” At the conference, we talked about … Continue reading
What are you worth?
The texts for Sunday, October 16, 2011 were: Isaiah 45:1–7; Psalm 96:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; and Matthew 22:15–22 … In our mindset, in the way that we run our world, … Continue reading
God’s Two Hands
The texts for Sunday, October 16, 2011 are: Isaiah 45:1–7; Psalm 96:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; and Matthew 22:15–22 “I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there … Continue reading
The Passionate Host
The texts for Sunday, October 9, 2011 were: Isaiah 25:1–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1–9; and Matthew 22:1–14 … God has also prepared a banquet, according to Isaiah. A banquet to … Continue reading
Terrifying Love
The texts for Sunday, October 9, 2011 are: Isaiah 25:1–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1–9; and Matthew 22:1–14 “Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. … Continue reading
Praying for transformation
The texts for Sunday, October 2, 2011 were: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14; and Matthew 21:33-46. “Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from … Continue reading
Jabbok Dawn 