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Like many others, today’s Old Testament story has enormous consequences. On the surface it is an account of how David is chosen to replace Saul as king of Israel. Samuel selects...
Read MoreImagine receiving a letter that tells you that you are light and that we are all to “live as children of light.” Most of the time we wander about in a...
Read MoreOn this third Sunday in Lent, we have the privilege of knowing the end of the story—that resurrection and new life are a reality. In my imagination, Easter Sunday is a...
Read MoreWhen my daughter was four years old, she accompanied me when I took my youth group to a Taizé worship service that included the opportunity to walk the labyrinth. Flute, violin,...
Read MoreLet the psalmist’s words of praise and joy wash over you. Give thanks to God, to the rock of our salvation, for God’s presence, faithfulness, and beautiful creation! Recall a moment...
Read MoreThe Israelites, journeying by stages from the wilderness, seem to have lost sight of the promise of a future with hope. Their most pressing need and cry is for water to...
Read MoreMy husband teases me that he is writing a song called, “That’s Not a Question.” I have a terrible habit of asking for what I want instead of stating it directly....
Read MoreOnce we commit ourselves to a journey toward liberation as the Israelites did, leaving the wilderness of grief or shame or bondage of any kind, we begin our journey by stages....
Read MoreThe week I sat down to write these meditations, a friend told me about Lauren Daigle’s album Look Up Child. I was struck by her soulful voice, profound lyrics, and storytelling...
Read MoreI find Nicodemus a fascinating character. John describes him as “a leader of the Jews.” Judging by the three incidents in which he appears, he is a person of considerable influence....
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