Monthly Archives: January 2007
In Memoriam
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troubled life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in your mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the [...]
Reflection on and My Paraphrase of Luke 4:14-21
Luke 4:14-21(My Paraphrase) Filled with the power of the Spirit, Jesus returned to Galilee, and rumors about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside. He then taught in their synagogues and was esteemed by all. Then he went to Nazareth, where he had been raised, and on the Sabbath day he went to the synagogue, as [...]
Why I Blog
Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons. Technorati tags: funny, cartoon, blogging
A Statement of Faith – The Church of Scotland
This statement of Faith was authorized for use in worship and teaching by the General Assembly of The Church of Scotland in 1992. I think this is one of the best creedal statements to be written in our lifetimes. We believe in one God:Father, Son and Holy Spirit.God is love.We praise God the Father: who [...]
The ‘Following Jesus’ Manifesto
I recently discovered a blog that has given me a great deal to think about. It is called Today at the Mission: Daily Life in a Homeless Shelter and it, among other things “a record of an emotional and spiritual journey undertaken in the kitchen of an anonymous homeless shelter that could be anywhere, or everywhere.” One [...]
I Want This For My Next Car
Although I am a good four years from buying my next vehicle, I have already decided I want something like this for my next car. This, of course, contrasts sharply with my bud Jim’s recent purchase of what he “lovingly” calls his teal tank: a Honda Passport. Hybrid Mini Cooper: engines in its wheels, 0-60 [...]
Replenishing the Supply – A Sermon for Epiphany 2C
This is an old sermon I preached for Epiphany 2C using the following scriptures (click on the links to read them): Isaiah 62: 1-5I Corinthians 12: 1-11John 2: 1-11 I want you to think for a moment about some of the highlights of your life. Go back and look through your mind’s eye at some [...]
Preaching and Worship Resources for Epiphany 2C – January 14, 2006
I have just published my Google Notebook with resources for Epiphany 2C. You can find it here. The notebook contains preaching and worship resources for Sunday, January 14, 2006, which I have found on my searches on the web. I hope they will be of some help to you. Technorati tags: preaching, worship, resources, Epiphany [...]
“If You Forget Me” by Pablo Neruda
This Week’s Poem is another selection from Pablo Neruda. I encourage my readers who love his work to purchase a collection of his poetry (see links after the poem). If You Forget Me I want you to know one thing. You know how this is: if I look at the crystal moon, at the red [...]
The Only Human-made Things in Heaven
This week’s quote is taken from a reading from the Celtic Daily Prayer (sorry I cannot find the reference as to where I found it). In the Daily Prayer, however, there is this simple yet profound question and answer: “Question: What are the only human-made things in heaven? Answer: The wounds in the hands, feet and side [...]
