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It is the power of... -- Acts 3:13-15, 17-26 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
It is the power of Jesus' name alone that has made the lame man strong, as God promised to the coven
In his book, Mere Christianity... -- Deuteronomy 6:4-9 -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 1994
In his book, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis described God as the three-personal God.
But Christ is faithful as... -- Hebrews 3:1-6 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1994
"But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house."As Usual With Wesley
When our twin granddaughters and... -- Mark 4:26-34 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 1994
When our twin granddaughters and their parents came a very long distance to visit us, they were stil
Paul's words about looking to... -- 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 1994
Paul's words about looking to things unseen are out of step with a culture that understands identity
A farmer enlisted the aid... -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (18-21) -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1994
A farmer enlisted the aid of some friends in searching for his small daughter who was lost.
We had lived in the... -- Daniel 12:1-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 1994
We had lived in the house 18 years and the accumulated stuff would make a mountain.
God chose a successor for... -- 2 Kings 2:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1994
God chose a successor for the prophet Elijah, Elisha.
The town was in an... -- Mark 6:1-13 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1994
The town was in an uproar! The Clown was coming back!
It was a common view... -- Isaiah 52:13-53:12 -- Good Friday - B -- 1994
It was a common view in the ancient world that suffering was punishment for one's sins.
Loyalties to friends can be... -- 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 1994
Loyalties to friends can be difficult to maintain.
When we were children we... -- Mark 10:46-52 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1994
When we were children we never tired of asking each other, "If you had three wishes, what would you
In the twilight of his... -- 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 1994
In the twilight of his career, Mickey Mantle could no longer run as fast, hit quite as well or play
If the kingdom is to... -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
If the kingdom is to come, changes must be made.
If you've ever had a... -- 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 1994
If you've ever had a family member or friend who is visually impaired or blind, it doesn't take long
In one of the episodes... -- Luke 24:36b-48 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
In one of the episodes of MASH, the sophisticated shell, inside which Major Winchester protects him
Bishop Sheen tells this story... -- Isaiah 26:1-4, 8-9, 12-13, 19-21 -- All Saints Day - B -- 1994
Bishop Sheen tells this story of deliverance and hope in his daily devotional book.
Henry could take government surplus... -- James 2:1-5 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1994
Henry could take government surplus food supplies and make them taste almost like Grandma's homestyl
Through the centuries traditional commentary... -- Job 1:1; 2:1-10 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1994
Through the centuries traditional commentary on verse 9 of chapter 2 has cast Job's wife in the role
As a young child I... -- Genesis 9:8-17 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
As a young child I heard the story of the great flood and God's promise to Noah, with a definite and
Kathy was a well-balanced... -- Ephesians 2:1-10 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
Kathy was a well-balanced 10-year-old girl.
There is a Hindu story... -- Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 1994
There is a Hindu story about four Brahmins who were friends.
The Song of Solomon is... -- Song of Solomon 2:8-13 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 1994
The Song of Solomon is a love song.
The story is told of... -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
The story is told of Rabbi Joshua, who was a very ugly man, so much so that children were sometimes
On the facing of the... -- Solomon 3:1-9 -- All Saints Day - B -- 1994
On the facing of the upper deck at Texas stadium where the Dallas Cowboys play, hang the names and n

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John Jamison
Object: The object of the lesson is a gesture you will teach the children.

Note: The gesture used both hands. Hold both hands in front of you and make the thumbs-up sign with both hands with both thumbs pointing back at your chest. This is the “ME!” gesture. Then simply rotate your hands back so your thumbs are pointing straight up in the air, like two “OK” signs. This is the “US” gesture.

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John E. Sumwalt
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. (vv. 9-10)

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Hosea 11: 1-13
The prophet compares Yahweh to a father who exercises compassion despite his original plan to punish Israel. John Calvin nicely explains these dynamics:
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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus warned against with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God. Through our worship today let us pledge ourselves to seek our treasure only in God.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we envy others because of all they possess.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we desire all that money can buy.
Christ, have mercy.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.... Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
-- Psalm 107:9, 43

Kirk R. Webster
How do you focus on something unseen? How can we set our minds on that which we can't touch, or taste, or verify scientifically? Most practical people want proof. Abstract propositions are difficult to get our arms around, especially if they are from another time and place.
Thomas A. Renquist
This story begins with gift -- with blessed gift -- with miraculous, blessed giftedness. And I will even tell you now the theme of the story: if you keep your eye on the giftedness of everything, then you yourself can be a gift, you can be a giver, rather than a hoarder.
John W. Wurster
" 'It was I who taught Ephraim how to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did not know that I healed them' (11:3). They did not know me. Do you?

" 'I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.' (1:4). But they did not know me. Do you?

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