Monthly Archives: August 2019

When God Calls

Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4–10; Luke 13:10-17 Bulletin-TL 08-25-2019 YC P16 Let us pray: O Lord, open our minds and hearts to hear the Spirit’s message, given to us today. Amen. Students of the Bible have noticed over the years when God … Continue reading

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Uncomfortable Teachings

Scriptures: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:49-56 Bulletin-TL 08-18-2019 YC P15 I have to confess I found the Revised Common Lectionary passages for today challenging and uncomfortable. I am troubled. Troubled because to faithfully express and pass on stories … Continue reading

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When a Vision is Born

Scriptures: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 Bulletin-TL 08-11-2019 YC P14 When a vision is born, sometimes it comes as a thief in the night, a moment of brilliant inspiration that must be written down. Other times it … Continue reading

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An Ancient Saga Brought Home

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11 Bulletin-TL 8-4-2019 YC P13 Let us pray: Help us to be still, and receive your Spirit through our meditations. May these words and images, and the ponderings of all our hearts and minds be acceptable in thy … Continue reading

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