Tag Archives: Justice

A Sunday evening walk

Posted on June 8, 2020 by

Signs from the neighborhood: The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak justice. Psalm 37:30 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Psalm 85:10 To do righteousness and justice is more … Continue reading →

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Violence

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

  “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.” Martin Luther King, Jr., Where do We go from Here; Chaos or Community? They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, … Continue reading →

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More on Mary’s cry

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

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 →

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Thoughts on the Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

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 →

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The times in which we live…

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

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 →

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Ashen crosses and Jesus’ way of prayer

Posted on March 1, 2017 by

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 →

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Christ among the faithful

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Christ comes into the world among God’s faithful people. It is among God’s faithful that Christ is revealed. Continue reading →

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When you walk through fire

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

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 →

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Bucketfuls

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

“With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” –Isaiah 12:3 Continue reading →

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“Christ must reign”

Posted on April 4, 2015 by

“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 →

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