Acts 10:34-43 Peter preaches, “God shows no partiality.”John 20:1-18 Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene. What do you expect? The disciples came to the tomb expecting to see the body of Jesus, but found that the tomb was empty? What do you expect this Easter morning? Do you expect to come
Continue readingIt has been 22 years since I attended church. After a few Sunday morning ‘drive by stalkings’ of R-W United, I finally found myself inside the church. FYI – I grew up as a member of a fundamental Baptist style(‘brethern’) church. People here are nice and not pushy at all.
Continue readingJeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law on their hearts.Mary 4-7 Mary turned their minds to good.John 12:20-33 Whoever serves me, God will honour. The seed of true humanity is that which falls into the earth and dies.for then it bears much fruit. As we move towards the last hour
Continue readingEphesians 2:1-10 From death to lifePsalm 139 You have searched me and known meLuke 3:15-16, 21-22 The Holy Spirit in Jesus’ baptism Our salvation is not “earned” but it is chosen. This is the distinction Paul struggles to describe, the role of faith along with grace. In baptism, the mystery
Continue readingIsaiah 61:1-4 Liberty to the captivesLuke 4:16-24 Rejection at Nazareth The social gospel tradition is a reflection of the heart of Jesus’ ministry and teachings, which in turn was a reflection of the prophetic tradition in his Hebrew heritage. As the church, we seek to understand and to fulfil our
Continue readingPsalm 40: 1-10 I will sing a new song.Ephesians 3:16-19 May you be rooted and grounded in love.Mark 8: 31-38 Set your mind on divine things. We are often called to give up something for Lent, a practice of penitence and discipline. It has been suggested by one member of
Continue readingMatthew 4:1-11 Jesus tempted in the wilderness Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Temptation in the garden Jesus temptation in the wilderness can be a model for our dealing with temptation in our lives. Mostly, it is our ego that succumbs, but we are also a higher self with a purpose beyond the
Continue reading2 Kings 2:1-12 Elijah is taken up into heavenMark 9:2-9 The transfiguration of Jesus On Transfiguration Sunday Peter, James and John are led up a mountain where they witness Jesus being transfigured before them. This dazzling white shone brightly around Jesus revealing the true identity of Jesus and his way
Continue reading2 Kings 5:1-14 Healing of NaamanMark 1:40-45 Jesus Cleanses a Leper In the stories of the healing of Naaman and Jesus “cleansing” a leper, we hear the pride and judgement that pervaded the attitudes toward disease and healing. Both stories twist those attitudes into something much more gracious. Today we
Continue readingIsaiah 40:21-31 Those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strengthMark 1:29-39 Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House What is it that makes us well and whole and strong? Isaiah’s promise that we will mount up like eagles, run and not be weary; and Jesus’ raising up the woman
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