Tag Archives: Christianity

Pentecost C: Time for Spirt-filled Worship That Shouts and Groans

Posted on June 3, 2022 by John

The readings for Pentecost Sunday are: First Reading         Acts 2:1–21 or Genesis 11:1–9 Psalm                    Psalm 104:24–34, 35b New Testament     Romans 8:14–17 or Acts 2:1–21 Gospel                   John 14:8–17 (25–27) Romans, chapter eight, contains riches that humanity has … Continue reading →

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Advent 1 C: Heads-up Christianity

Posted on November 24, 2021 by John

The lessons for the First Sunday of Advent are: Old Testament      Jeremiah 33:14–16 Psalm                    Psalm 25:1–10 New Testament     1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 Gospel                   Luke 21:25–36 Today I had yet another conversation about yet another person quitting their … Continue reading →

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Emmaus: The Way of Faith

Posted on April 24, 2020 by John

My wife and I have done herding dog demonstrations with our Border Collies for many years. On those occasions countless people have come up to us, told us that they had some sort of a dog who might have herding … Continue reading →

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My World for a Kleenex

Posted on October 4, 2013 by John

I walked out the door, into the parking lot and to my car. The class was over. Had I taught anything at all? Did the threat of a test open any minds to Buddha, no-self, compassion?           A push on … Continue reading →

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