Author Archives: Covenant

“Overturning Tables” Do you need any tables overturned in the temple of your life? John 2:13-22 (NRSV) Jesus Cleanses the Temple The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making aContinue reading ““Overturning Tables” — March 20th, 2022”

“The Struggle Between Me and Me” Perhaps the greatest struggle we face is not with something else or with someone else but with our own self. See what we can learn from Jesus’ temptations in the desert. Luke 4:1-13 (NRSV) The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan andContinue reading ““The Struggle Between Me and Me” — March 13th, 2022”

“Ukraine, our Neighbor” Given world events, it is appropriate for us to revisit the conversation Jesus had with an expert in the law who asked Jesus – “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29, 36-37 (NRSV) But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” …Which of these three, do youContinue reading ““Ukraine, our Neighbor” — March 6, 2022”

“Out of Ashes” Is it time to put away out masks, open ourselves to God, and rise from our ashes? Psalm 51:1-10 (NIV) Have mercy on me, O God,  according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassion    blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity    and cleanse me from my sin.For I knowContinue reading ““Out of Ashes” — February 27, 2022”

“A Different Valentine’s Day” A synagogue full of people became enraged with Jesus. Has he ever ticked you off? Luke 4:21-30 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth.Continue reading ““A Different Valentine’s Day” — February 20, 2022”

“I Am Only” When it comes to God’s call in our lives, there’s a four-letter word we should seriously consider not using. Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Call of Jeremiah The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,    before you were born I set you apart;   Continue reading ““I A Only” — Febuary 13, 2022”

“To Whine or Not To Whine” Jesus turning water into wine truly offers us a moment of serious introspection. John 2:1-11 The Wedding at Cana On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.Continue reading ““To Whine or Not To Whine” — Febuary 6, 2022”

“What’s in a Name?” Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,    for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet,till her vindication shines out like the dawn,    her salvation like a blazing torch.The nations will see your vindication,    and all kings your glory;you will be called by a new name    that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.You will be a crown ofContinue reading ““What’s in a Name?” — January 30, 2022”

“Into what were you baptized?” Mark 1:4-11 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. NowContinue reading ““Into what were you baptized?” — January 23, 2022”

“WHITER THAN SNOW” Jeremiah 18:3-6So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. Then the word of the Lord came to me: CanContinue reading ““Whiter than Snow” — January 16, 2022”