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Tag Archives: Justice
More on Mary’s cry
The cry for justice, for the setting right of the world is deep in the scriptures. Israel’s faith is born in the cry of the people in bondage and anchored again in the cry of despair at the destruction of … Continue reading
Posted in American Society, Christian Life, Grief, Prayer, The Cross of Christ, The human community, The Lord's Prayer
Tagged Dayton Shooting, Discipleship, Ecclesiastes 9:11, El Paso Shooting, Faithfulness, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Grief, Job, Justice, Lamentations, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mercy, New Creation, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Setting right the world, Sorrow, The boldness of prayer, The Lord's Prayer
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Thoughts on the Fourth of July
The ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel were attacked by the prophets for their betrayal of Israel’s ancient vision of a people governed by faithfulness and mercy. The founding story of these two nations linked by a common faith and … Continue reading
The times in which we live…
Thoughts on the Late Bronze Age Collapse, and the enduring Word of God I am haunted by the series of events known as the Late Bronze Age Collapse. In the 12th century bce the great ancient cultures of the Mycenaeans … Continue reading
Ashen crosses and Jesus’ way of prayer
A Reflection on Ash Wednesday and the Lord’s Prayer The key texts for the reflection this Ash Wednesday were Isaiah 58:5-8 and Matthew 6:1-21. The Lord’s Prayer is the focus of our preaching during Lent this year. Daily verses and … Continue reading
Christ among the faithful
Christ comes into the world among God’s faithful people. It is among God’s faithful that Christ is revealed. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Sermons
Tagged Anna, Birth of Christ, Christian Faith, Christian Life, Christianity, Compassion, Faithfulness, Faithfulness of God, Fidelity, Justice, Luke 2, Mercy, Ministry, Ministry of the Church, Religion and Spirituality, Simeon, The Incarnation, The Nativity Story, The Presentation of our Lord, Welcoming the stranger
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When you walk through fire
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. –Isaiah 43:2-3 Continue reading
Bucketfuls
“With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” –Isaiah 12:3 Continue reading
Posted in Advent Devotions, Christianity, Hope, Reflections on the Scriptures
Tagged Christian Life, Hope, Isaiah 12, Joy, Justice, Mercy, Psalm 30, Salvation
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“Christ must reign”
“He must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.” (1 Corinthians 15:25) Notice that little word ‘until’. Christ reigns now, but all his enemies are not yet under his feet. Christ reigns now, but a rebellious … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christianity, Easter
Tagged Christian Faith, Easter, Faithfulness, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Justice, Life, New Creation, Resurrection, Service, Sorrow, Suffering
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