Ephesians 5:8-14 In these last days it has occurred to me that you and I are living in unprecedented times. At least this is so in my memory in this part of the world. I know without a doubt that the sort of uncertainty, anxiety, and yes, fear that has been expressed in my community …
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All Saints Sunday: Standing Still in the Mystery
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6:20-31 For me at least, All Saints Sunday has always been more about mystery than dogma. More about the familiar strains of poetry and the strident, or haunting, or jaunty melodies than about any well reasoned theological statement or argument. “Behold a host arrayed in white…” “For all the …
This Powerful Grace
Ephesians 2:1-10 …and we were by nature children of wrath. But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ — by grace you have been saved— … (Ephesians 2:3b-5) I have seen it …
Jesus: Our Peace
Ephesians 2:11-22 I certainly can’t remember a time when differences didn’t divide. In fact, this truth has come to mind in a particular way this past week-end as I have watched my beloved Chicago Cubs fall once more to the Chicago White Sox. Fans from both teams may look alike, may work or worship or …
Breaking Down the Dividing Wall…
Ephesians 2:11-22 This is an old story, but it’s one I return to over and over again. I was new in a call and still a relatively new pastor. The congregation where I was pastor had been through a tough conflict before I arrived, but I was young enough and naive enough so that I …