Easter Sunday Practice
The Empty Tomb | John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-20 We are on our tip-toes waiting, looking for the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic– for a … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday Practice 2021
The Last Supper | John 13:1-30 or Mark 14:12-26 We call today “Maundy” Thursday because of the Latin word “mandatum,” which means “commandment.” It reminds us of Jesus’ commandment to … Continue reading
Wednesday of Holy Week Practice 2021
A Day of Rest – Details aren’t mentioned in the Gospels During the pandemic our work-life balance has gotten even worse. Many people report working every day at all times … Continue reading
Tuesday of Holy Week Practice 2021
A Day of Controversy & Parables | Mark 11:27-13:37 That Tuesday was a day of verbal sparring in the public square of the Temple between Jesus and the religious leaders. … Continue reading
Monday of Holy Week Practice 2021
Jesus Challenging the Temple Institution | Mark 11:12-19 In this past year we’ve all had to pay a heavy price. The very things that make us human – physical touch, … Continue reading
Palm Sunday Practice 2021
The Victory Parade of Jesus | John 12:12-19; Mark 11:1-11 It’s an understatement to say that a lot has happened this year. In times of stress and uncertainty, when we’re … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, March 28, 2021
John 11:1-37, 12:9-19 Our theme this Lent is Flourishing. Lent , Passover, Palm Sunday and Easter coincide with Spring; when we naturally turn towards the future. For the Jewish people, … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, December 13, 2020
Isaiah 61:1-11 & Luke 2:1-14 Our theme for this Advent is “Do Not Be Afraid.” It’s heavily present in today’s readings. The reading from the prophet Isaiah begins with a … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, November 15, 2020
Matthew 13:1-17; 24-30 Today we look at two parables of Jesus as we wrestle with the questions of where is God and is God up to anything in the hot … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, September 6, 2020
Exodus 3:1-15 The story of the burning bush is one of the most well known of the Hebrew Bible. It’s easily brought to life in our imagination, no matter how … Continue reading
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