Monthly Archives: August 2009
Living with an Attitude of Gratitude
This prayer was written by Bishop Will Willimon but I offered it on Sunday morning on behalf of the congregation: Blessed God, who calls us to worship and to follow you – thanks. For all the scripture that is larger … Continue reading
No More Lone Rangers
The Lone Ranger wasn’t ever really alone. He always had faithful Tonto by his side. That television series reinforced many negative stereotypes: 1. The white man was always intellectually superior, 2. Tonto was just a sidekick, to be turned to … Continue reading
Speaking the Truth in Love
Begin today with the story of David and Bathsheba from II Samuel. It’s a familiar tale and all too realistic. It could just as easily happen today as in ancient Palestine. The difference is that the prophet Nathan doesn’t let … Continue reading
Rooted and Grounded in Love
Ephesians 3:11-21 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. 13 I pray … Continue reading
Where is your focus?
Here in the gospel of Mark, chapter 5 we find a classic literary structure, a frame story. The outer frame is the story of Jairus and his daughter. The inner story is the story of Jesus and the woman with … Continue reading