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Monthly Archives: September 2019
September 20, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Honoring God’s temples Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres 1 Corinthians 3:16 (CEB) Don’t you know that you are God’s temple and God’s Spirit lives in you? If someone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person,because God’s temple is holy, which is what you are. Reflection: It is abhorrent that we… Read more »
September 19, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Blessing vs. privilege Susan Keil Smith Matthew 5:3– and 5:5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit … blessed are the meek …” Reflection: The Beatitudes have always been challenging for me. Perhaps it’s meant to be that way. Reading the Beatitudes against the backdrop of racism, the lesson they… Read more »
September 18, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism The problem with purity Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres Psalm 15:1-3 (CEB) Who can live in your tent, Lord? Who can dwell on your holy mountain? The person who … does no damage with their talk, does no harm to a friend, doesn’t insult a neighbor. Reflection: For a country purporting… Read more »
September 17, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Intellectual bigotry and racism Joseph Jadway Marasigan 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NIV) It is because of God that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God — that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Reflection: In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul warns… Read more »
September 16, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism The problem of power Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres Matthew 4:1 (CEB) Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. Reflection: Power. We struggle with how to use it responsibly. When asked about power, many people respond with a paraphrase of Lord… Read more »
September 15, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Reflecting the glory of God Rev. Ginna Bairby Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Reflection: Racism is perhaps the most pernicious form of violence in our world today. Sometimes the violence of racism is explicit. A white police officer… Read more »
September 14, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Hearing good news Rev. Miriam Foltz Jeremiah 4:19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the walls of my heart! My heart is beating wildly; I cannot keep silent; for I hear the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. Reflection: Jeremiah heard the… Read more »
September 13, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Refuge for the poor Rev. Rachel Shepherd Psalm 14:6 You would confound the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge. Reflection: The Lord is the refuge of the poor. A shelter. A safe space. People with housing often take this safety for granted, but people who… Read more »
September 12, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Confronting the law Rev. Miriam Foltz 1 Timothy 1:8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. Reflection: Timothy writes that the law is laid down not for the innocent but for those who stray from the path of righteousness. But what… Read more »
September 11, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Money matters Rev. Rachel Shepherd Luke 18:22 “There is still one thing lacking. Sell all that you own and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Reflection: Jesus is like that person who stops you on the… Read more »
