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Truth found in plain site. Select Christmas Scripture.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. “The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022 Select verses from Isaiah (NRSVUE) 9:1-3 But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in theContinue reading ““The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022”

He who wins, has lost. Luke 23:33-43 (NRSVUE)When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. [[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”]] And they cast lots to divideContinue reading ““King of the Hill” — November 20th, 2022”

What would you do if someone told you it’s time to get the stink blown off? John 11:32-44 (NRSVUE) When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping and theContinue reading ““All Saints” — October 30th, 2022”

Do you know how to live while in exile? Hear what instruction Jeremiah gives. Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 (NRSVUE) These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile fromContinue reading ““Living in Exile” — October 23rd, 2022”

God comes to us in unexpected places and speaks through unexpected people. As we approach the Advent and Christmas season for 2022, prepare yourself to be surprised by joy. Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NRSVUE)Sing aloud, O daughter Zion;    shout, O Israel!Rejoice and exult with all your heart,    O daughter Jerusalem!The Lord has taken away the judgments against you;    he has turned awayContinue reading ““Suprised by ?” — October 16th, 2022”

In today’s gospel, Jesus, or teacher, provides an assignment. However, some disciples would rather their own misters not do the assignment. The question though – how are you with the assignment? Luke 12:54-56 (NRSVUE)He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘It is going toContinue reading ““A Two or Three-Part Assignment” — October 9th, 2022”

Has a story of Jesus ever made you twitchy and anxious? Well, this probably should but not for the reasons you might think. Luke 16:19-31 (NRSVUE) “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus,Continue reading ““Gates and Chasms” — October 2nd, 2022“

You may know the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. But do you… know… these stories? Luke 15:1-6, 8-9 (NRSVUE) Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eatsContinue reading ““Where’s My Cheese” — September 18th, 2022”

As people of the book, what is our relationship to books, literature, and ideas? 2 Chronicles 34:1-2, 14-16, 18-19, 29-31 (1-2) Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. He did what was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in the ways of hisContinue reading ““People of the Book” — September 25th, 2022”