Deuteronomy 4:1. 5-9 Psalm 147: 12-13. 15-16. 19-20 Matthew 5: 17-19 "What great nation has statutes and decrees that are as just as this whole law which I am...
We shall say no more, ‘Our god,’ to the work of our hands; for in you the orphan finds compassion.” I reckon, as I sit here reflecting on the day - and...
It's quiet here at the seminary tonight. Even the frat boys across the street seem a bit subdued and it is dark....more like early morning than evening...
"It's finished"...over done with. What do I do now? The men are gathered in the room next door trying to make sense of it all, to decide what to do next, where...
Saint Matthias, Apostle Today the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, who followed the Lord Jesus from his baptism by John until the day on...
I suppose part of my mind is still thinking about Saint Matthias. I think every one of us finds at times that one is second best or second hand. Finds oneself...
Just wanted all to know that I am now officially a graduate of Lancaster Theological Seminary with the degree of Masters of Divinity..... and to thank you all...
Hi Wanda, Congratulations. Terrific News indeed. Thanks be to God . God Bless Us All. Carl Ma Poon Wanda Lester <windy@...> wrote: Just wanted all to...
The Hebrews reading for Morning prayer speaks of discipline, and the life of the true born child of God, while Leviticus completes its description (a law laid...
Hello Wanda, Well done, very well done, indeed. Congratulations to you. Now go and enjoy your well earned holiday:) Cheers Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 2:12:08 AM,...
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My apologies. I never sent this out on Saturday, but suddenly realized that it's foreshortened, broken state was, in its own way an illustration, and a hint of...
Once more I find myself sitting as one stunned, unable to find a word to say about the readings and unwilling to speak simply for the sake of it. Thinking...
I the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and...
A new heart I will give you,* and put a new spirit within you, And I will remove from your body the heart of stone* and give you a heart of flesh. And so - as...
The Other Reading When we are down in the mouth, You teach us new songs: Veni sancte spiritus The glint in your eye Melts the cataracts in our hearts: Veni...
Promised one, Come Holy Spirit, come, Inflame us with God's glory Write our names into the story. Windswept, ravaged by the force Of time and grief And life's...
Monday (6/12): "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven"--Mt 5:1-12a What is the good life, and the ultimate end or purpose of life? Is it not ...
As your days, so shall your strength be--Deut 33:25 God promises He will provide all that we need. We want assurance today, That we will be provided for...
As your days, so shall your strength be--Deut 33:25 God promises He will provide all that we need. We want assurance today, That we will be provided for...
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Monday (6/12): "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven" --Mt 5:1-12a What is the good life, and the ultimate end or purpose of life? Is it not...
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1 Peter 2:23 In his book _The Great Divorce_ C.S. Lewis sends some denizens of hell on a bus ride to heaven so that he may examine what our earthly obsessions...
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Who Needs Fathers These Days? Pastor Benson has two little kids Andy 5 and Charlie 4. Benson tries to be a good father to his little boys. He is a handsome...
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 Ps 27:7-9, 13-14 Matt 5:27-32 Imagine this: A person who is steeped in sin turns to Jesus. Gradually, Jesus helps him get rid of all his...
Saturday 17 June 2006 ( 10 Paoni; 10 Baona) This is the stone which was set at nought by you builders, which has now become the Head of the Corner. (Acts 4:11)...
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2 Chron 11 (summary) Rehoboam king of Judah hears a word from the prophet not to try to conquer
the ten tribes of Israel but instead gives his attention to...
Sometimes, it seems to me, the world is a pitiless place. World. An interesting use of the idea in the New Testament Our Lord died for the world, and loves it....
Saturday 1 July 2006 (24 Paoni 24 Baona) Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, while he who humbles himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14) CONSIDER...
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Ezek 2:2-5 Ps 123:1-4 2 Cor 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6 In next Sunday's Gospel reading, we see the painful truth of what happens
when we share our faith with those who...
Nowadays it is most unpopular to speak of suffering as God's punishment for sin. Still more unpopular is the idea that a nation or a city is capable of being...