This is the point in time that I think we are all just fed up with politicians and elections. It can’t be over soon enough! But it did get me wondering about the gospel reading* prescribed for this first Sunday in November, celebrated as “All Saints Day.” Jesus gave a powerful sermon we often referContinue reading “The Beatitudes at the Ballot Box”
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Enough! Know that I AM GOD.
“…Therefore, stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself…”
A cure for the worries of the day (and there seem to be plenty of things for us to worry about these days.) Visit a zoo… see it through the eyes of a child. 25 [Jesus said] “Therefore, I say to you, don’t worry about your life, what you’ll eat or what you’ll drink, orContinue reading ““…Therefore, stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself…””
Who Gets the Last Word?
“Well, then,” [Jesus] said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” His reply amazed them, and they went away. (Matthew 22:21-22) I once visited an older couple and asked them what they thought was the secret to their happy, long marriage. The husband didn’t hesitate. “I learnedContinue reading “Who Gets the Last Word?”
Waiting on God When You Want to Act
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7 (NLT) The following comes from a blog post I read today entitled “Finding Peace When Everything Feels Out of Control” by author Gretchen Rodriguez. It not only speaksContinue reading “Waiting on God When You Want to Act”
Come As You Are: The Invitation of Grace
So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. (Matthew 22:10) Weddings are delightful celebrations, but preparing for one can sometimes be a challenge. There are invitations to send, decisions about who toContinue reading “Come As You Are: The Invitation of Grace”
Trouble in This World?
[Jesus said,] “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NIV) Flashing red and blue lights in my rearview mirror can trigger panic in me. Immediately, my mind goes to: What did IContinue reading “Trouble in This World?”
It’s Just Not Fair!
“Now take your pay and go home. I want to give this man who was hired last as much as I gave you. Don’t I have the right to do as I wish with my own money? Or are you jealous because I am generous?’” And Jesus concluded, “So those who are last will beContinue reading “It’s Just Not Fair!”
Enough Is Enough…Right?
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! (Matthew 18:21-22 NLT) “How many times should I forgive?” That question is front and center in the Lectionary readings this week. Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples, poses thatContinue reading “Enough Is Enough…Right?”
