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Tag Archives: Matthew
Temptation with a Capital T
Given the current political climate in the U.S., I’ve been thinking a lot about temptation and how Christians tend to trivialize it. Jesus wasn’t tempted by small things when he was in the wilderness. It wasn’t a question of eating … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Sermon Starter
Tagged change, Genesis, Lent, Matthew, politics, social justice, Temptation
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A Glimpse of Glory
Have you ever caught a glimpse of God’s glory? Maybe it didn’t cover a whole mountain top or brighten up anyone’s appearance. Maybe that brief look at something holy just made your eyes shine with awe-filled tears or made the … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Exodus, hope, Love, Matthew, Moses, Transfiguration
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Salt… Salt… and more Salt…
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” He wasn’t kidding or exaggerating or trying to make his disciples feel better. Salt that has been ruined and can’t be used any longer is only good for trampling under foot. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, church, Epiphany, hope, justice, liberation, Matthew, social justice
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Simple (and nearly impossible) Requirements
This post originally appeared on RevGalBogPals as the Revised Common Lectionary Post on January 28, 2020. I have been thinking a lot about discipleship these days. It’s not a word that progressive, predominantly white churches are all that comfortable with. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Discipleship, Epiphany, Matthew, Micah, Paul, Psalms, wisdom
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Call Me Grateful (Mostly)
When I was very young, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I loved the beach in all seasons and collecting shells and rocks and discovering the names of them was one of the great joys of my early life. … Continue reading
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Tagged change, church, Discipleship, Epiphany, gratitude, hope, Isaiah, Matthew
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Learning from the Magi
In these last days of Christmas (even before the U.S. bombed Iran) I find myself wondering how many of us actually made the spiritual journey to Bethlehem. We spend the weeks before Christmas preparing for God coming into the world … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Epiphany, hope, Love, Magi, Matthew
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No Room For Love… Maybe Soon?
On Christmas Day an old hotel burned to the ground in Minneapolis, MN. It was a building with a lengthy history and it was the residence of those on shelter waiting lists. The hotel had not been well-maintained and wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Christmas, fear, hope, Love, Matthew, Violence
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