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April 7, 2017
Facing Retirement Wrestling With The Ghost of Samuel By Ken Rummer I’ve had trouble envisioning my life in retirement, and I suspect a ghost is involved, the ghost of Samuel. Years ago, when I told my parents about my decision to go… Read more »
April 7, 2017
Friday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 19:28–44 The Messiah is making his way into Jerusalem! For centuries, we’ve been waiting for the one who’ll deliver our people from bondage to the foreign powers who’ve oppressed us. Jesus has established his authority and power. We’ve heard that he’s healed the sick, calmed storms, and… Read more »
April 6, 2017
Thursday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 19:1–10 Crowds filled the street. This itinerant rabbi has garnered quite a following. My interest in his arrival would have been merely passing, but I heard he had a tax collector within his inner circle. I undoubtedly seemed like a fool for climbing that sycamore tree —… Read more »
April 5, 2017
Wednesday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Matthew 20:20–28 My sons have followed Jesus since the beginning of his ministry. They say Jesus rewards people’s bold faith. So I decided to take matters into my own hands. I approached Jesus with James, John, and my request for their leadership. I mean, they’re his closest friends…. Read more »
April 4, 2017
You entered the city A Revised Common Lectionary resource for April 9 by Magdalena I. García When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ – Matthew 21:10 Read the full lectionary passages here You entered the city, but we move to the suburbs. You entered the city, but we… Read more »
April 4, 2017
Tuesday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Matthew 19:16–30 I live the life everyone wants. Even at my tender age, God has rewarded me with affluence and influence within the Jewish community. Yet somehow I remain unfulfilled. Whatever I do, I wrestle with a sense of inner disquiet. Peace eludes me. Jesus, that avant-garde rabbi,… Read more »
April 3, 2017
Monday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Mark 10:13–16 Mama and Papa took me to see a nice man today. They said he’s a famous teacher. He’s smart, and he’s able to make sick people better. I wasn’t sick, but Mama and Papa wanted me to meet him. When we got there, grown-ups around him… Read more »
April 2, 2017
Fifth Sunday in Lent Read John 11:1–44 My brother, Lazarus, fell ill, so we sent for Jesus. Lazarus died, and still Jesus didn’t come. Four days later, our dear friend, the rabbi who could have healed him with a single word, finally approached Bethany. I ran out to meet him; I wanted to believe Jesus knew… Read more »
April 1, 2017
Saturday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 17:11–19 I’m an outcast of outcasts. My family disowned me when I decided to worship alongside the Jews. I resettled closer to Judea, but my worship of their God didn’t make those Jews accept me. Then my fingers and toes started going numb. Well, if you thought… Read more »
March 31, 2017
Resurrection or resuscitation? Without change, there is no resurrection. By Susan Rothenberg If you go to a church which follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this Sunday you may hear (or preach) a sermon based upon the story of Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead is the last of… Read more »
