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If a free society cannot... -- Deuteronomy 15:7-11 -- 1991
"If a free society cannot help the many who are poor," said John F.
Once, while traveling in an... -- 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
Once, while traveling in an economically depressed area of a mountain state, my wife and I passed th
If anyone would come after... -- Mark 8:27-38 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
"...
Our memories are fascinating elements... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
Our memories are fascinating elements.
When we read we who... -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
When we read "we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the same loaf," do we believe what
Last year, an event in... -- 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1991
Last year, an event in Libera changed the priorities of Christian missionary pastors, instilling in
Some quotes on Persistence:br... -- Jeremiah 11:18-20 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
Some quotes on Persistence:
Words are powerful. A word... -- Genesis 1:1-5 -- 1991
Words are powerful. A word got the world started. Of course the speaker was pretty special.
A funeral director had inherited... -- Romans 8:12-17 -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 1991
A funeral director had inherited the business from his father and grandfather.
He stood arms akimbo, his... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
He stood arms akimbo, his back to the spacious marble fireplace in his gracious drawing room of his
P. W. Philpott writes of... -- 2 Samuel 18:1, 5, 9-15 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
P. W.
Peter said to Jesus, 'Teacher... -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
"Peter said to Jesus, 'Teacher, it is good that we are here.
Louise Degrafinried of Mason, Tennessee... -- John 6:4-15 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
Louise Degrafinried of Mason, Tennessee, astounded the nation in 1984 when she persuaded an escaped
Pride has a very high... -- Mark 10:35-45 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1991
Pride has a very high price and humility a great reward.
When Abraham Lincoln was a... -- John 2:13-22 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
When Abraham Lincoln was a young man he went with a relative to New Orleans.
Three children begged for a... -- Hebrews 4:14-16 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1991
Three children begged for a pet hamster.
Elijah is in despair, a... -- 1 Kings 19:4-8 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
Elijah is in despair, a tired prophet who voices the desire to die.
Peter's defense of his activities... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Peter's defense of his activities brought him before the rulers.
Seneca, the Roman Stoic who... -- Genesis 9:8-17 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
Seneca, the Roman Stoic who lived in the lifetime of Christ, feeling the insufficiency of his system
When we are children, it... -- Job 38:1-11 -- 1991
When we are children, it is difficult to figure out what our parents are up to.
They saw something that looked... -- Job 28:20-28 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
They saw something that looked strange, even foolish to them.
In the heady days of... -- 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 1991
In the heady days of the French Revolution, not only was royalty abolished, but any form of religion
Several years ago, Garrison Keillor... -- Jeremiah 31:7-9 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
Several years ago, Garrison Keillor offered a modern radio rendition of the parable of the prodigal
Belief is not always easy... -- John 6:35, 41-51 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
Belief is not always easy.
they have become callous....br... -- Ephesians 4:17-24 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1991
"they have become callous...."

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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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