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Posts Tagged: Daily Reflections
September 27, 2017
We reclaim the power of nonviolent love Matthew 5:38–42 Submitted by Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the… Read more »
September 26, 2017
We have sinned by participating in acts of violence Matthew 5:27–30 Submitted by Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. Reflection: Repentance is very hard work. It’s almost hard to believe that our beloved, gentle Jesus would say that “if your right… Read more »
September 25, 2017
Peacemaking is essential to our faith Matthew 5:21–26 Submitted by Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and… Read more »
September 24, 2017
We commit to the study and practice of nonviolence Jonah 3:10—4:11 Submitted by Rev. Jessica Hawkinson When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. Reflection: I can imagine… Read more »
September 23, 2017
We commit to the study and practice of nonviolence Jonah 3:10—4:11 Submitted by Rev. Jessica Hawkinson When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. Reflection: I can imagine… Read more »
September 22, 2017
We will practice boldly the things that make for peace I Kings 21:1–16 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby Ahab said to Naboth, ‘Give me your vineyard so that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near my house’. . . But Naboth said to Ahab, ‘The Lord forbid that I should… Read more »
September 21, 2017
We commit to the study and practice of nonviolence Matthew 5:1–10 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Reflection: I love the beatitudes because they turn our conventional value systems upside down. They cast aside the way a fallen world assigns worth and lift up… Read more »
September 20, 2017
We reclaim the power of nonviolent love Matthew 4:18–22 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby “Follow me,” Jesus says to his disciples, “And I will make you fish for people.” Reflection: It’s not enough for Jesus that Simon Peter and Andrew become his disciples. That’s a fine start, but he makes it clear from the beginning… Read more »
September 19, 2017
We have sinned by participating in acts of violence Psalm 139 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby “O Lord, you have searched me and known me . . .” Reflection: Many times, the Prayer of Confession is my favorite part of worship. Perhaps that sounds crazy. But as Presbyterians, confession should come naturally to us. We’re… Read more »
September 18, 2017
Peacemaking is essential to our faith I Corinthians 1:20–31 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby “Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” Reflection: “Peacemaking? You’re working on peacemaking? Good luck with that!” Have you gotten that response before? Many of us have. My friend David is a singer-songwriter who put a successful… Read more »