Isaiah 58: 9-14
In the President’s address to Congress, he said: “We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before.” Okay, so Isaiah is telling us how to rebuild, and how to recover.
Today is the Day of Salvation
The kingdom of God is not something we are waiting for. … During this season of Lent we have this wonderful opportunity to consider whether or not we live in the reign of God, or under the reign of something or someone else.
Making Clear the Differences
There is something good coming out of the debates between the democrats and republicans. We are beginning to be able to see the differences.
Lenten Reflection on the Ecomony
Here is a reading for a Lenten Reflection: (Isaiah 58: 6-9; The Message) … After listening to Obama’s speech last night, I am beginning my Lent with a lot of thought about our country, and our economy.
Sophia Wisdom; Christ Sophia
The reading from Sirach 1: 1-10 today speaks of Wisdom. … Wisdom in the Hebrew scriptures is feminine. What if, in the first chapter of the Gospel of John the writer had used the feminine term for Wisdom, instead of the male term for Word?
This is the Last Sunday Before Lent Begins
Here comes Lent! Ready or not, Ash Wednesday arrives this week on February 25th.
Hermeneutics: What Does it Mean?
Hermeneutics is not a word that we tend to toss around in every day conversation. But it is a skill that we use every day, whether we know it or not.
Wow… Griffey is Coming Back
As I’ve said before, I’m a baseball fan. I am eagerly awaiting the “boys of the summer” as the days begin to lengthen. We had some amazing news today. Something I didn’t expect. Ken Griffey, Jr. is coming back…
Be Careful; Watch Out
The Gospel from Mark 8 today had this instruction: “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” … The yeast we have to watch out for can be any beliefs that our culture and/or our particular group happen to hold.
It’s a Pretty Day in the Neighborhood
It’s amazing how having a sunny day makes me feel happier. … Even some of the republicans are feeling sunny.
