As of today, February 13,2013, the season of Lent has begun yet again. Lent is my favorite season of the year, and I have marked it’s passing in numerous different ways. Some years I had strict disciplines that excluded large portions of my diet for the full forty days (which, I almost kept perfectly). SomeContinueContinue reading “Failing at Lent: Day 1”
Tag Archives: grace
The Mystery that is Grace
The texts for January 6, 2013 (Epiphany Day): Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3: 1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12 “Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see whatContinueContinue reading “The Mystery that is Grace”
God-Sufficient
The texts for Sunday, July 8, 2012 (Lectionary 14): Ezekiel 2:1–5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2–10; and Mark 6:1–13 “but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ mayContinueContinue reading “God-Sufficient”
Vine-y God
The texts for Sunday, May 6, 2012: Acts 8:26–40; Psalm 22:25–31; 1 John 4:7–21; and John 15:1–8 …Vines are notorious for getting into places they don’t belong and become problems in gardens and yards and everywhere else I mean—if you’ve ever visited the southern United States you see what happens when a vine gets awayContinueContinue reading “Vine-y God”
Lighten up!
The texts for Sunday, April 15, 2012 (Holy Humour Sunday): Acts 4:32–35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1—2:2; John 20:19–31 … After all, Jesus is risen! Death doesn’t get the final word! Life —abundant, joyful, generous, gracious, flawed and messy —LIFE overflows out of the empty tomb out of every crack in the side walk outContinueContinue reading “Lighten up!”
Confessions of a Lousy Gardener
A friend of mine asked me to help her learn to garden. I honestly have mixed feelings about this. Not because I’m not excited that she wants to learn to garden—I am. Not because I don’t love helping people garden—I do. Not because I’m not excited about helping her learn to garden—I very much am.ContinueContinue reading “Confessions of a Lousy Gardener”
Contagious Wellness
The texts for Sunday, February 12, 2012: 2 Kings 5:1–14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; and Mark 1:40–45. “But he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the word, so that Jesus could no longer go into a town openly, but stayed out in the country; and people came to himContinueContinue reading “Contagious Wellness”
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 you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces;ContinueContinue reading “Praying for transformation”
A Continual Reminder…
The texts for Sunday, September 18, 2011 are: Jonah 3:10—4:11; Psalm 145:1–8; Philippians 1:21–30; and Matthew 20:1–16. “The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 145: 8 “for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfastContinueContinue reading “A Continual Reminder…”
It’s not fair
The texts for Sunday, September 11, 2011 (at least the ones that we’re using) are: Jonah 3:1-4:11; Psalm 140; Ephesians 2:1-7 [8-10]; and Luke 10:25-37 “But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord and said, ‘O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still inContinueContinue reading “It’s not fair”
Jabbok Dawn 