Walk in the Light of the Lord
The Narrative Lectionary texts for November 18th are Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; 2:1-4 and Matthew 5:14. Here are some initial thoughts as we head to the serm...
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Micah: Life in the Light of Hope
The Narrative Lectionary this week points us to the writing of the prophet Micah in three select texts: Micah 1:3-5; 5:2-5; and 6:6-8. The gospel text is Matthe...
Joshua and a Call to Commitment
The Narrative Lectionary this week points us to Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26]. We are at the end of Joshua’s colorful life. The most familiar verse in this text ...
Everything You Need
Exodus 3 and 4 contains one of the most familiar stories of the Bible. No doubt thousands of authors and writers, preachers and poets, painters and priests have...
The Last Temptation of John
I am imminently unqualified to talk about temptation. Well, except maybe giving in to it. For way too long I have been tempted by the same old sins. Either Sata...