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The turning point in this... -- 2 Samuel 12:15b-24 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1991
The turning point in this morning's saga in 2 Samuel 12 occurs in verse 13 when David said to Nathan
A tender twig ... planted on... -- Ezekiel 17:22-24 -- 1991
"A tender twig ... planted on a high and lofty mountain ..." Who can tell what may come of it?
The rich and poor meet... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
"The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.
The three figures in this... -- Genesis 22:1-8 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The three figures in this biblical scene frighten us; a father who would consent to destroying his s
Most of us deal with... -- Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
Most of us deal with the destruction which comes into our lives by blaming it on the other guy.
It is unfortunate when Christians... -- Exodus 20:1-17 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
It is unfortunate when Christians set up the Old Testament over against the New; and claim that in t
There was once a woman... -- Mark 2:23-28 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
There was once a woman who was very critical of her neighbors. Nothing they ever did was right.
They were astonished beyond measure... -- Mark 7:31-37 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
"...
Passing the torch. Laying the... -- 2 Kings 2:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
Passing the torch. Laying the mantle on a successor.
For the initiated baseball comes... -- James 1:17-27 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
For the "initiated" baseball comes as close to "religion" as anything in their experience, and a Wor
Hear again the words, If... -- 1 John 1:1--2:2 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Hear again the words, "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves" (v. 8).
The eyes of the young... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1991
The eyes of the young boy beam with satisfaction and relief.
This somber address to the... -- Isaiah 23:7-12 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1991
This somber address to the city of Tyre reminds readers that in and through the natural forces of de
Since baptism empowered John's disciples... -- Acts 19:1-7 -- 1991
Since baptism empowered John's disciples to speak in tongues and to prophecy, I am reminded of this
Because most of us live... -- Isaiah 35:4-7a -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
Because most of us live with running water, we take water for granted.
Sometimes we are inclined to... -- Acts 8:26-40 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Sometimes we are inclined to think that we have to schedule things to have something good happen.
A dictum from the field... -- 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 -- 1991
A dictum from the field of interior design states that less is more.
The pastor had his lesson... -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The pastor had his lesson plans firmly implanted in his mind as the young students arrived for catec
At the close of one... -- John 6:55-69 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1991
At the close of one of his books the Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, made this remark: "
The two men had played... -- Mark 8:27-38 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
The two men had played golf together several times.
Like every newly-appointed pastor... -- Ephesians 2:4-10 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
Like every newly-appointed pastor, I was looking forward to my new assignment.
What ties the incident about... -- Mark 10:2-16 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1991
What ties the incident about divorce and little children together? Sensitivity.
A Holocaust survivor, addressing a... -- Exodus 16:2-15 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1991
A Holocaust survivor, addressing a conference of bakers, gave his testimony.
In the debate around whether... -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 -- Easter Day - B -- 1991
In the debate around whether resurrection is a reality we have another example of a paradigm.
Recently a certain phone company... -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17a -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 1991
Recently a certain phone company aimed a major advertising campaign at its former customers who had

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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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Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
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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Hosea 11:1-11

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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