Episodes
Sunday Oct 24, 2010
22nd Sunday after Pentecost -- Contemptuous Bullies and God's Mercy
Sunday Oct 24, 2010
Sunday Oct 24, 2010
Readings: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84:1-7 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 The readings today focus on our repentance and God's mercy.
Sunday Oct 17, 2010
Oct. 17, 2010 -- Wrestling with God
Sunday Oct 17, 2010
Sunday Oct 17, 2010
Readings: Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 121 2 Timothy3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 Jacob wrestles at the ford of the river Jabbok and receives a name change for his encounter. In this encounter, God proves his faithfulness by remaining close to us even when we are not the people he desires us to be. Our wrestling with God tells us a great deal about both God and ourselves.
Monday Oct 11, 2010
October 10, 2010 -- Naaman and Faith
Monday Oct 11, 2010
Monday Oct 11, 2010
Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 The stories today connect with washing and cleansing. The sermon focuses on the story of Naaman who would have been lost without servants who continue to point the way. The challenge for us is see ourselves in continuity with those servants as we in love share the good news of God in Christ Jesus
Monday Oct 04, 2010
19th Sunday after Pentecost -- Faith
Monday Oct 04, 2010
Monday Oct 04, 2010
Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4. 2:1-4 Psalm 37:1-9 2Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 All of the readings for today deal, in one way or another with faith. As often as we talk about faith, we need to talk about what faith is and is not.