A Life-Giving River
Hebrew Scripture Reading—Ezekiel 47: 1-12 Those of you who have been to Wisconsin might be familiar with the Wisconsin Dells, a popular tourist destination. If you have been there, you
Continue readingThe Crucifixion: Parental Guidance Suggested
New Testament Reading—John 18: 28-36 This past year while I was visiting a friend’s house I happened to find myself watching a reality TV show that bares the sexist title
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New Testament Scripture—Mark 11: 15-19 A widow approaches the moneychanger sitting at a table. Widow: I am just a poor widow. This is the last of my money. Please give
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Hebrew Scripture Reading—Zechariah 7: 1-12 Jaime Silahua is a handyman who works hard to support his partner and their three children. He is an active member of his church and
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New Testament Reading—Acts 17:22-31 In thinking of the wide variety of ways in which humans conceive of God, even within the same religion, I have sometimes wondered if our reality
Continue readingTaking Risks, Finding Faith
Hebrew Scripture Reading—Psalm 25: 1-10 When a life crisis hits, finding the right words can be difficult. I remember when I first began working in a hospital chaplain’s office some
Continue readingThe Future of the Church
Hebrew Scripture Reading—2 Kings 2: 1-12 I would like to begin this morning with a question: upon whom does the future of the church depend? I want to see a
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NEW TESTAMENT READING—1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 On Friday January 16th, a story began to circulate live on the air—first through radio stations and then through international television stations such as
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(In this reading from Deuteronomy, Moses is giving his farewell address to the Israelites before they cross over the Jordan River into the promised land). Hebrew Scripture Reading—Deuteronomy 18: 15-22
Continue readingRebuking Hypocrisy, Inviting Change
First New Testament Reading—Matthew 22: 1-14 Second New Testament Reading—Mathew 23: 13-15, 27-28 Four years ago I found myself visiting a variety of churches from different denominations Sunday after Sunday
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