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It was so simple for the people - follow God - follow God's model: mercy, grace, loyalty, kindness. But no. When corrected, they became violent. They turned away from Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:10-13), as they turned away from others in the many similar stories. It isn't easy [...]
As during the past two weeks, the theme of who God is and God's relationship with the people continues today in Exodus 19:2-6a. These verses end with words that show the need for a response from the people. God doesn't control them; they choose. "If" they [...]
Last Sunday's Exodus reading provided God's self-description: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, kind, and loyal. This week, in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a, we are told of the love, guidance, and protection God gave the people, and Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 lists even more things God has done for [...]
In Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9, we learn about God’s qualities directly from God. God tells Moses that God is “a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth, 7 keeping loving kindness for thousands, forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin….” We, too, [...]
Happy Pentecost, often called the birthday of the church! Pentecost is a reminder – we each have spiritual gifts, currently known or unknown to us. Each of us! Everyone has their own gift/s, and each gift is equally important and needed. Our gift/s allow each of [...]
Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 is one of the readings for May 17. Many of us may be feeling confused, upset, even afraid about the conditions in the world today. If you are feeling this way, please read the words of this psalm - it's about believing [...]
As we read Acts 8:5-8,14-17, we may recall that in other Biblical stories, the Samaritans, although disliked by the Jewish people, were given as examples. Jesus told of the Good Samaritan, who cared for the injured man when others walked on by. And it was a [...]
In reading the scriptures: Acts 6:1-7, Psalm 33:1-2,4-5, 18-19; 1Peter 2:4-9, and John 14:1-12, learn how we are to live. We are to work together and to find solutions when disagreements arise. We are to worship and trust God. Knowing we are all part of a [...]
The gospel reading for today is John 10:1-10, in which Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd and a gate for sheep. Another reference about being a shepherd is found in Luke 15:4-7, and Jesus’ ministry gives many accounts of his actions as a leader. This [...]
Luke 24:13-35 gives us the beloved story often referred to as the Walk to Emmaus. While some of the more prominent of Jesus' followers are hiding behind a locked door, others, like the two in this story, are heading home. Along the way, a stranger approaches, [...]