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The gift of light

https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57147 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Matthew 21:1-11 The LORD is God and he has given us light. Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the light of the world sets his feet on the Mount of Olives. He had come to Jerusalem before, but now … Continue reading

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How can these things be?

Genesis 12:1-4a      Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17  John 3:1-17    How can these things be? Nicodemus reacts to Jesus’ call to be born from above. Paul knows God as the one who gives life to the dead and calls into being … Continue reading

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Foolishness Revealed

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)  Psalm 112:1-9 (10)  1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)  Matthew 5:13-20 Devotional Resource And we are salt and we are light- salt of the earth and light of the world. Salt speaks of purity and wisdom, light of our … Continue reading

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Truly Blessed.

Fourth Sunday after Epihany Listen Children of God, little ones, beloved of God; those who make peace; those who are poor in spirit. Merciful, we mourn for a world where power rules and in this place, as those who appear … Continue reading

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We appear foolish

Follow me says Jesus- how their hearts must have been warmed to immediately follow the call. To leave boats, to leave parents. Follow me – the kingdom of heaven is at hand and it is good news. Follow me – … Continue reading

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