Author Archives: Covenant

“Empathy Is A Sin”

September 14, 2025 Matthew 26:47-56 (NRSVUE) The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I willContinue reading ““Empathy Is A Sin””

“Consolation for the Journey”

September 9, 2025 Psalm 23 (NRSVUE) A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;3     he restores my soul.He leads me in right paths    for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,    I fear no evil,for you are with me;    yourContinue reading ““Consolation for the Journey””

“Unconventional Strategies”

August 24, 2025 Joshua 6:1-5, 12-17, 20 (NRSVUE) Jericho Taken and Destroyed 6 Now Jericho was shut up inside and out because of the Israelites; no one came out, and no one went in. 2 The Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have handed Jericho over to you, along with its king and soldiers. 3 You shall march around the city, allContinue reading ““Unconventional Strategies””

“Are You a Crazy Dog?”

August 24, 2025 Mark 12:38-40 (NRSVUE) Jesus Denounces the Scribes 38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows’ houses and forContinue reading ““Are You a Crazy Dog?””

“Are you looking for a stick?”

August 17, 2025 Matthew 11:16-17 (NRSVUE) 16 “But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, 17 ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;    we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ Please consider helping us continue our ministry. You can give onlineContinue reading ““Are you looking for a stick?””

“Three Poisons”

August 3, 2025 John 13:34-35 (NRSVUE) 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Please consider helping us continue our ministry. You can giveContinue reading ““Three Poisons””

“The Liars’ Club”

July 27, 2025 Luke 16:1-13 (NRSVUE) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2 So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? GiveContinue reading ““The Liars’ Club””

“Three Stories”

July 20, 2025 Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSVUE) 13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and cured theirContinue reading ““Three Stories””

“That Perennial Question”

July 13, 2025 Job 1:13-19, 22 (NRSVUE) 13 One day when Job’s sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, 14 a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am theContinue reading ““That Perennial Question””