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Turn the Page: Reflections on Lessons for Pentecost 24 A

Posted on November 16, 2017 by John

The very first time I assisted with leading worship at my home congregation the very first thing I was assigned to do was to go to the altar and read aloud the introit from the big book lying there. I … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Lessons Pentecost 23 A

Posted on November 8, 2017 by John

We had a spirited discussion today in our weekly Bible study of area pastors of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It was fed by a feeling of dread about recent signs of sickness in our society. One of … Continue reading →

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by John

This Sunday’s first reading is the familiar story of Adam and Eve and the “first sin” in Genesis 3. The central verse is when God asks Adam, who, with Eve, is hiding from God,  where he is. Adam explains that … Continue reading →

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