O Eternal God and King of all creation, who has granted me to arrive at this hour, forgive me the sins that I have committed today in thought, word and deed, and cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul from all defilement of flesh and spirit. And grant me, O Lord, to pass the...
Colors have metaphorical meaning in scripture. Whenever you see deliberate colors mentioned, you can take for granted that there is a reason he color is mentioned. What could that color be contributing to the story at hand? What depths of meaning can be added? Where...
The Case for Christ, starring Rated PG; available on Netflix Review by Ashley Davis Quite honestly, I was prepared to not really enjoy this movie—I tend to be skeptical of mainstream faith films—but I was pleasantly surprised. The Case for Christ provides a look into...
Ask Jacob! Story Lectionary 23 September 2018 The Distraction of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Abraham’s Three Holy Visitors (Genesis 18) Esau’s Distraction with His Hunger (Genesis 25:29-34) Jacob Dreams of God and Realizes “Surely the Lord is in This Place and...
Who Am I? Lectionary 16 September 2018 17th Sunday After Pentecost Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 Text to Life “Who do others say I am?” Every one of us knows that question. Every one of us has asked that question. Every one of us has lost...
