Luke 12:13-21 I have been on sabbatical since the first of June. In order to give myself a true break, I posted old blogs to cover the time I was away. Although I will be back in the pulpit this Sunday, I was concerned I would not have the time or the focus to get …
Month: July 2019
Being Rich Toward God…
Luke 12:13-21 The parable Jesus offers now is surely about an individual and choices he has made. And yet, I have found myself thinking instead about the choices we make collectively as God’s people about our ‘barns’ and all they hold. About what matters and what doesn’t. About what it means for us together to …
A Young Man, His Dog and How Much More Will the Heavenly Father Give…
Luke 11:1-13 I was running errands for my mother this week. I had made a stop at the grocery store. On her list was watermelon and they were out of it so I decided to try another store. As I walked towards the entrance I noticed a large black dog wearing a brown scarf around …
In the Presence of the Holy: Mary and Martha
As you will note in the examples offered below, this blog reflection was first posted in July of 2016. While the headlines are different, It seems the stories and their potential meaning are much the same. May these words still be a blessing to you. — Pastor Janet Luke 10:38-42 I found myself walking under …
The Samaritan: Where is God at Work in the World?
Luke 10:25-37 I will admit that it can be challenging to hear this parable of Jesus and actually hear anything new. We have heard it so many times, of course, and more than that, there are so many overlays of interpretation and understanding — both cultural and otherwise — that it can be difficult to …