Jeremiah 31:31-34 John 12:20-33 God’s law will be written on our hearts. Given our current political and cultural context, that sounds like a reach, doesn’t it? If we look at the news, we seem to be going toward the opposite extreme. God’s realm of peace and joy seems like a fantasy in our world of […]
Jeremiah 31:31-34 John 12:20-33 God’s law will be written on our hearts. Given our current political and cultural context, that sounds like a reach, doesn’t it? If we look at the news, we seem to be going toward the opposite extreme. God’s realm of peace and joy seems like a fantasy in our world of […]
Exodus 20:1-17 John 2:13-22 Religious commentator Phyllis Tickle asserts that every few centuries the church should have a big rummage sale, and get rid of what stands in the way of being faithful in this time and place. In today’s gospel reading, Jesus didn’t sponsor a rummage sale or vendor fair, but threw out all […]
Mark 8:31-38 Recently I saw a bumper sticker that proclaimed, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” Being curious, I went on line to discover the origin and meaning of this quote. Apparently, it was first coined by billionaire publisher Malcolm Forbes, although it is also the title of an episode from the […]
Genesis 9:8-17 Mark 1:9-15 Today we’ll be reflecting on theology and ethics, that is, what we believe and how it shapes our behavior. How you answer two key questions can shape the way you respond to the events of life, both personal and global. “Do you believe in God?” and “What is the character of […]