After Jesus publicly began his ministry, he visited his hometown, where the reception was not great. In fact, Jesus was so off his game that he could do no powerful deeds, except, he did cure...
How can we relate to a story like this? The central character is a man who wanders around a graveyard at night possessed by many demons, howling like a wolf, inflicting injury on himself and...
Our lesson today includes a passage where the disciples of Jesus are having too much fun and Jesus gets criticized for this. But let’s face it: in the eyes of most people – including many...
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Anybody remember Debbie Downer from Saturday Night Live? We often find Debbie at an otherwise upbeat social occasion, and all Debbie can think of saying is something really depressing. “This sure is a great Thanksgiving,”...
OK, today in our Bible story we’ve got some high drama, a bit reminiscent of other high dramas that are a part of our cultural storytelling. I give you the trailer for “High Noon”… In...
A key part of our Old Testament story this morning is the ark of the covenant. So I’d like to open today with a film clip from “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” You may recall...
So much of life is about loss. Over the last few years, I’ve watched as a friend of mine 12 years my junior has lost his father, both sisters, and his only brother as they...
People often think the New Testament is about the grace and forgiveness of God, while the Old Testament is all about law and judgment, hellfire and brimstone. Exhibit A: The Ten Commandments, given to Moses...
Called upon to be the mouthpiece of God and liberator of his people, Moses was reluctant. You see, his speaking ability was not great. Yet God assured Moses not once but twice, that I, God,...