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King Ahab accuses the prophet Elijah of being a troubler of Israel, even though it is his own idolatrous leadership that is causing the trouble. But aren’t we all called to be troublemakers? God’s Way of Leading We are continuing … Continue reading
When three strangers visit Abraham and Sarah, Abraham responds with exuberant—some might say excessive—hospitality and the fulfillment of God’s promise fills Sarah with exuberant joy. Adam & Eve to Abraham & Sarah Welcome back for the second Sunday of the … Continue reading
Due to a high level of interest in my previous post “Inclusive or Exclusive Worship?” I decided to pull out a couple of posts in a previous series called Expansive Worship that continues this topic. In the last two weeks, … Continue reading
Due to a high level of interest in my previous post “Inclusive or Exclusive Worship?” I decided to pull out a couple of posts in a previous series called Expansive Worship that continues this topic. Last week, I targeted children’s … Continue reading
Due to a high level of interest in my previous post “Inclusive or Exclusive Worship?” I have decided to pull out a couple of posts in a previous series called Expansive Worship that continues this topic. We need a children’s … Continue reading
How we define words matters. The word “sin” is critical in interpreting this text, Paul’s letters, and the Bible in general. What if it’s less violating a legal code and more disrupting shalom? As I have mentioned before, sometimes reading … Continue reading
Jesus commands his eleven closest disciples to expand his work in our world. But, beyond the Eleven, who is this commission for and what are they specifically to do? A blessed and joyous Easter season to you and yours! Today’s … Continue reading
Jesus begins his first big teaching in Matthew with a series of “blesseds,” a glimpse at God’s priorities in the kingdom of heaven. Teaching Time As we continue our tour through the Gospel of Matthew, we come to Jesus’ first … Continue reading
Date: November 6, 2022 Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-15a Free Resource: Living Faithfully in God’s Promise (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (October 16—November 6): Living Faithfully in God’s Promise The Point: God creates opportunities to share God’s love and healing … Continue reading
If you haven’t ordered your Narrative Lectionary (or Revised Common Lectionary) faith formation resources for the 2022-2023 program year, it’s not too late! As soon as your payment is processed, you can download the Fall, Winter, and Spring resources and … Continue reading