I Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) John 1: 43-51 I was driving home from some time away this week-end. If you have ever headed north on Highway 65 through Alabama, perhaps you have seen it, too. It’s a billboard shouting the threat: “Go to church or the devil will get you!” The words are in bold black …
Tag: Epiphany 2B
This Holy Calling
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) John 1:43-51 It is so that I have long struggled to help people understand that pastors are not the only ones who are ‘called.’ Or to communicate in a way that people understand this reality that ‘calls’ are not always dramatic in the way we hear about with young Samuel today. …
God Calling in the Night
1 Samuel 3:1-20 “The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.” (1 Samuel 3:1) It was years ago now. I was still living in Rock Island and found myself traveling a great deal — so much so that it was …
It Seems Like It Should Be So Simple…. So Why Isn’t It?
Looking Ahead to the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany: Some thoughts on Philip, Nathanael, Jesus, my hairdresser, and invitations… “And Philip said to Nathanael, “Come and see.” (John 1:43-51) Who knew it could be that easy? I got a glimpse of what that can look like in the middle of my life yesterday…. I was sitting …