Posts Tagged ‘theology’
Foretaste Of The Sermon To Come
A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:1-10 “Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to anyone by whom…
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Psalm 51, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, and Luke 15:1-10. Psalm 51 is such a beautiful and reassuring promise. We often…
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“A Christian is an utterly free man, lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is an utterly dutiful man, servant of all, subject to all.” — Martin Luther, On The Freedom Of A Christian
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Jeremiah 2:4–13, Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16, Luke 14:1, 7–14 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who…
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 103:1-7, Luke 13:10-17 I’ve always been a little confused when Jesus said, “I have not come…
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary. Sunday’s readings are Jeremiah 23:5-6, 23-29, Hebrews 11:29–12:2 29, and Luke 12:49-56 “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how…
Read MoreThe Concerning Lack of Critical Thinking
We dismiss someone’s point, not on whether it is based in facts or reason, but because of what group they are in or because they are not in our group.
Read MoreHurricanes as God’s Judgment? Stop it!!!
Truthfully, I can’t believe that I’m compelled to write about this subject! It boggles my mind that there are Christian people, pastors, and celebrities like Kirk Cameron who are making…
Read MoreThe Pope’s Plea
Often when there is an interesting article in our local paper’s religion page, folks mention it to me to make sure I read it or to inquire what I think. This…
Read MoreWhat’s your problem?
What is your problem? Its an abrasive question. Only had someone ask it of me a few times as I usually go out of my way not to offend or…
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