Lent 5 John 19: 1-16a One of the most challenging aspects of grief is the anger that arises. Where are you God? How can people be so mean? Why are our structures so unfair? The crowds turned on Jesus to express their anger against injustice. Jesus turned to the Psalms.
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Lent 1 John 11: 1-44 Jesus Weeps Anthropologists ponder when in the social development of the human being did we become truly “human” – different from other mammals. Many point to the early rituals and rites of passage humans used to mark our journey in relationship to age, community, birth
Continue readingMatthew 25:31-46 . The Judgment of the Nations Photo by Albert deVos at the 2016 Oliver Community Festival outside of R-W. As a part of the body of Christ we need to remember that it is not enough to simply survive. We thrive by living out the gospel together. We
Continue readingMatt 25:1-13 . The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids Picture taken by Leigh Sinclair. The parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids reminds us of the importance of staying the course. This saying means “to continue doing something until it is finished or until you achieve something you plan to
Continue readingPicture taken by Tanya Eckenswiller Matt 18:15-35 Forgiveness Jesus has called the disciples to come and follow him. We too, are called to be disciples of Jesus and to be part of the body of Christ. In other words – it is time to join Team Jesus. Through this season
Continue readingScripture: Psalm 92 The righteous flourish Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything Sirach 24:8-17 Wisdom planted by the Creator Sermon: Sacred GroveWe are inspired by special places in nature, and native and celtic spirituality recognize sacred places: locations where the “veil is especially thin”. We need contact with
Continue readingLuke 19: 28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem to cheering crowds. Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 The stone that the builders rejected. Isaiah 50:4-9a They struck my back and plucked my beard. It’s time to make a choice. On Palm Sunday, as we join in the procession that Jesus leads us on into Jerusalem,
Continue readingIsaiah 55:1-9 Come, buy wine and milk without money! Psalm 63: 1-8 I long for you, O God. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 God will not let you be tested beyond your strength. Luke 13:1-9 The parable of the barren fig tree. A voice cries out, my soul thirsts for you, my
Continue readingGenesis 15:1-12, 17-18 God seals the covenant with Abram and Sarai Philippians 3:17-4:1 My dear friends, my joy, my crown, hold firm in God. Luke 13:31-35 Jesus cries over Jerusalem as a hen over her chicks. For some, the eyes are the first place we look to discover whether or not
Continue readingDeuteronomy 26:1-11 My father was a wondering Aramean. Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 I will raise you up on eagle’s wings.Luke 4:1-13 Jesus tested in the desert. As we begin the season of lent we are invited to enter a ritual of deep contemplation and reflection by looking into a mirror,
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