Luke 13:10-17 I sat across the table from a friend of more than thirty years. The call came through with the wondrous news that they were now grandparents. His eyes filled up with tears of joy as he leaned into his phone, listening to his son’s long awaited news. For yes, this day has been …
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This Great Cloud of Witnesses
Hebrews 11:29-12:2 As I read these familiar words from Hebrews this week, I found myself wondering about the litany of heroes before us now. Indeed, I wondered at how familiar most will be with them. I have attempted here to capture in a few words what we know about each one: Gideon (Judges 6-8) I …
Treasure… “Not Garbage”
Luke 12:32-48 I was out on my bicycle a couple of early mornings ago. As I returned home on my street, this caught my eye. Now it was the first of the month and the dwelling this pile of ‘treasures’ stood in front of is a rental, so I expect someone’s lease was up and …
The Real Tragedy of the Story…
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 …
Sabbath Healing
John 5:1-9 I spent some time at the Art Institute in Chicago the other day. It is no secret that it is one of my favorite places in all the world. This is so in spite of the fact that I know very little about art. Even with that, however, I do know just enough …
All Things New
Revelation 21:1-6 I spent a little time in my commentaries this week. I confess, I don’t always, but somehow there was time and space to do so this time through. I thought to spend a little extra time in the second lesson from Revelation, for it is so familiar and so very loved. In particular, …
“No One Will Snatch Them Out of My Hand…”
John 10:22-30 This week our confirmation youth made cookies to give away. It turns out we had more cookie dough than time to bake them so in the end, we only had time to make a delivery to one place. Off we went with two boxes overflowing with fresh, delicious chocolate chip cookies to Fire …
Feeding Sheep
John 21:1-19 This may seem an odd place to start this week, but I cannot help but wonder where Jesus got the bread. Or the fish that were already being grilled on that charcoal fire for that matter. Oh, I suppose it would be nothing at all for one who has just defeated death to …
On Scars and Stories, Doubt and Faith Once More
John 20:19-31 Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia! It has been a busy season and along with many I step into this week after Easter a bit more tired than usual. Indeed, these last days have been full and rich and more than good and in the busyness, I have not yet …
Needing the Easter Promise Now!
Luke 24:1-12 This week I found myself remembering a Holy Week long ago. It was late in March after my dad had died in January. I had spoken with his ‘baby sister’ early in the week. Her voice, by then, was weak, for cancer was stealing her last breath. I live halfway across the country, …