Among the many writers and songsters in the long tradition of mystics and spiritualists who have written love poems to God, I’m not sure I would have ever expected to find Billy Joel – but the gospel reading for this weekend has me singing one of his tunes. Home can be the Pennsylvania Turnpike Indiana's … Continue reading Message: Another word for you…
Sermon: Sunday, January 13, 2008, Baptism of Our Lord
Texts: Isaiah 42:1-9 ; Acts 10:34-43 ; Matthew 3:13-17 Grace and Peace be with you, Beloved of God, called in righteousness and kept by the hand of God. Amen. Here’s an interesting little factoid: the words for “mother” are remarkably similar almost anywhere you go in the world. English-speaking children and Spanish-speaking children say … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 13, 2008, Baptism of Our Lord
Message: God-righteous…
God-Righteous… Here’s an interesting word puzzle: what is the opposite of “self-righteous?” Merriam-Webster defines “righteous” as “acting in accord with divine or moral law – free from guilt or sin.” The same dictionary defines “self-righteous” as “narrow-mindedly moralistic.” The texts for this Sunday, The Baptism of Our Lord, focus on the issue of righteousness. John … Continue reading Message: God-righteous…
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