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July 25, 2020: The Vine and the Branches

A reading from the Gospel according to John, the 15th chapter: 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that… Read More

July 22, 2020: A New Day

Today is a new day. The LORD has spoken “Behold, I make all things new”. The first moments of the day hold something precious. Possibility. Newness. Transformation. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not… Read More

July 18, 2020: Rest in God

Psalm 62:1-2 Truly my soul finds rest in God;    my salvation comes from him.Truly he is my rock and my salvation;    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. “You have made us for Yourself. Our hearts are restless until we find… Read More

July 11, 2020: Central Things

Growing up in my Lutheran church, we recited either the Apostles Creed or the Nicene Creed every Sunday in worship. If you aren’t familiar with creeds, they are expressions of faith formulated by churches to remember what we… Read More

July 8, 2020: The Anger Trap

Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry without sinning. Don’t let the sun set on your anger. Don’t provide an opportunity for the devil.” Anger is such an ugly emotion. Even righteous anger can wear us out, depriving us of a sense of… Read More

July 04, 2020: Claiming Our Imperfections

“I didn’t do it!” Back in the 90s, Bart Simpson charmed and scandalized viewers with his attitude, often playing pranks and talking back to adults, and rarely taking responsibility for his actions. In one episode, Bart finds 15… Read More

July 01, 2020: Rule #10

The book of Exodus tells the story of God’s liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt. The people wander in the desert for forty years, being reshaped into the people of God. There are many… Read More