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Sermon: The women in the Gospel according to Luke
Maybe what Jesus is telling us is to focus on the one thing immediately in front of us as we do it, whether that is preparing a meal for a guest, or sitting with that same guest and paying attention to what they are saying. Maybe this is a story about being ‘pure in heart,’ as we translate one of the Beatitudes, having a single focus on whatever it is that we are doing, to do it well and to the glory of God. Continue reading
Sermon: Do not be afraid
We do not need to fear the future or look back on the past with nostalgic regret, because we know that the God who does new things will walk with us into whatever lies ahead. It may be death, but we also know that after the crucifixion comes resurrection. We have nothing to fear. Thanks be to God. Amen. Continue reading
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Tagged Babylonian Exile, Exodus, Fear, Isaiah 43:16-21, John 12:1-8, Lent, Lent 5, Mary of Bethany, Psalm 126, Second Isaiah, Year of Luke
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Sermon: International Women’s Day and Mary of Bethany
Religions and churches that believe that history and tradition tell us that women can’t be religious leaders are failing to see one of the new things that God has done. Continue reading
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Tagged International Women's Day, John 12:1-8, Lent 5, Mary of Bethany, women in ministry
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