Dust You Are: Hebrew Scriptures, Lent, and Our Humanity
When my wife announced to her congregation several years ago that she would preach from the Old Testament during Lent,
Lent is Coming Soon!
I co-wrote a Lenten study of the book of Exodus. You can watch a video introduction to the study below.
Psalm 91, Shelter, and even Midday Demons
During the Lenten season, we are reminded that God is with us in trouble.
Finding God on Day 2
We can’t skip Day 2 of our stories.
This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee
And Jesus is identified as a prophet and as one from Nazareth in Galilee. Matthew emphasizes Jesus's prophetic role, his teaching, and his similarities to and continuity with Moses and Isaiah.
Dry Bones Are Not The Last Word
So, breathe into us this moment. New Life. Spring air. Fresh spirit.
Looking On The Heart
God does not see as Samuel sees. God is not concerned with appearances. God sees the heart. And God chooses the son who Jesse didn't even bother to bring in from the fields.
So, Be A Blessing!
Abram is not blessed for his own sake. Blessing does not come to a single family alone. Abram is called to be a blessing to all the families of the earth.
We Want the One We Can't Have
At the beginning of the world, temptation appears. Likewise, at the beginning of Jesus's ministry, temptation appears. To be human is to be tempted.
Palm Sunday
The week's newsletter uses the genre of a worship service to present its
content. You will encounter liturgies,
