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Pentecost 7 C: Audacious Insistence on a God of Mercy

The readings for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament      Hosea 1:2–10 Psalm                    Psalm 85 or Old Testament & Psalm, Option II Old Testament      Genesis 18:20–32 Psalm                    Psalm 138 New Testament     Colossians 2:6–15 (16–19) … Continue reading

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A Test of Wills before Bedtime

Before bedtime we always give our seven sheepdogs one last run around the farm to do their business. Last night it was rather typical weather for this winter: about 9 degrees Fahrenheit and a sharp wind of around 20 mph, … Continue reading

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Reflections on Lessons for Lent 2 B: Hope Against Hope

Lessons for Lent 2 B: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Lord, God, I think about, work for, and set my spirit upon today, and perhaps next year or so. I am human. My vision and my … Continue reading

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