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1Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119:57,72,76-77, 127-130; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 In today's readings, we see Solomon’s humility. He could ask for anything, but rather than thinking only of himself, his concern was for his people. Then, in the psalm, we hear the psalmist’s joy in subjecting [...]
In Matthew 13:24-30, we read the story of an owner of a field who allows weeds to grow alongside his wheat. He trusted that the weeds wouldn’t choke the wheat but rather believed that they could be dealt with during the harvest. What people or situations [...]
Scriptures for today: Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-14, Reomas 8:18-23, Matthew 13: 1-23. Today, we read of moisture, the land, seeds, rich soil vs. rocky ground, birds ... nature .... God's creation. As we reflect on these readings, we can feel God's power, and we can remember [...]
Scriptures for today: Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-14, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13: 1-23. Today, we read of moisture, the land, seeds, rich soil vs. rocky ground, birds … nature …. God’s creation. As we reflect on these readings, we can feel God’s power, and we can remember [...]
The world seems to be very chaotic. Maybe it has always been so, but technology and all of the programs and apps on the internet can make the world feel more overwhelming each day. Perhaps we forget to take a break and rest a while with [...]
5 The world seems to be very chaotic. Maybe it has always been so, but technology and all of the programs and apps on the internet can make the world feel more overwhelming each day. Perhaps we forget to take a break and rest a while [...]
Knowing that God has promised kindness and so many other things, the people sing of God's kindness, in Psalm 89: 2-3.16-19. We, too, may find that doing this, especially if we begin by making a list of all of the blessings, will help us build a [...]
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 [...]