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Pentecost 7 C: Audacious Insistence on a God of Mercy

Posted on July 21, 2022 by John

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

Posted on January 18, 2014 by John

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

Posted on February 28, 2012 by John

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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