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I remember my father pulling out the Thomas Guide whenever we were going on a trip. This dusty book seemed to be the key to many far-off places and, indeed, it...
Read MoreIn today’s text, Paul invites Christ’s followers who seek to live faithfully while awaiting Christ’s return to give thanks to God. Paul prays that we may be made strong with all...
Read MoreLuke records a conversation among two criminals and a King, who are all being executed by crucifixion. We do not know the lives of the two criminals preceding their being nailed...
Read MoreWe enter the biblical text at the place they call the Skull, where Jesus is being crucified between two criminals. Onlookers sneer and sob. Mockers exclaim, “Save yourself as you saved...
Read MoreAfter nine months of silence, Zechariah has much to say. His prophetic song, known as the Benedictus, is a song of praise and thanksgiving. Zechariah proclaims that God has looked favorably...
Read MoreIt seems appropriate that we share part of the birth story of John the Baptist—Jesus’ forerunner—on Christ the King Sunday, which ends the Christian year. Today we get a glimpse of...
Read MoreWhen ungodly leaders rule, the results can be devastating. We all suffer when our political and spiritual leaders fail to lead, support, strengthen, and govern in a way that protects all...
Read MoreAs we reflect on the reign of Christ through scripture this week, we are reassured that God continues to watch over this world and responds to our cries for leadership that...
Read MoreToday’s text predicts wars, uprisings, earthquakes, famines, and disease. Jesus says that we will be persecuted and imprisoned, but that we will have “opportunity to testify” to our faith in him....
Read MoreThis is the beginning of the end for Jesus, and Jesus knows it. Jesus’ contemporaries believe that those nearing death have an extra ability to see things more clearly. Nearing death,...
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