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Anger has to find its... -- Ephesians 4:24-5:2 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
Anger has to find its outlet somewhere.
For years after the conclusion... -- Acts 19:1-7 -- 1991
For years after the conclusion of World War II stories were told of soldiers rescued from remote isl
In Greek legend, a nymph... -- Ephesians 5:21-31 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1991
In Greek legend, a nymph named Liriope was ravaged by a river-god, Cephisus.
If there is a danger... -- 2 Samuel 7:18-29 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1991
If there is a danger in an "edifice complex," (see Bond illustration 160) there is also a blessing.
David perceived that it was... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- 1991
"David perceived that it was the Lord who had established him king ...
In The Daily Study Bible... -- John 6:35, 41-51 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
In The Daily Study Bible, William Barclay in "The Gospel of John" (Vol. 1, pp.
Among other things, holy communion... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
Among other things, holy communion is "remembrance." Remembering is an important part of our faith.
During the Nazi occupation of... -- 1 John 3:18-24 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Danish people saved all but 52 of the 8,0
Jacob was an unhappy lad... -- Genesis 28:10-17 (18-22) -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
Jacob was an unhappy lad as he made ready for the falling night and found sleep on that site under t
Stephen Hawking, the renowned English... -- Genesis 1:1-5 -- 1991
Stephen Hawking, the renowned English astrophysicist has written a book titled "A Brief History of T
The Lord asks Job if... -- Job 38:1-11 -- 1991
The Lord asks Job if Job were there at the beginning of the earth.
When a neighboring curate being... -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1991
When a neighboring curate "being in liquor" set light to some curtains and was burnt to death, Newto
It fascinates me that Jesus... -- Luke 24:35-48 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
It fascinates me that Jesus only appeared, in resurrection form, to his friends.
The beautiful well-read language... -- Ephesians 2:11-22 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1991
The beautiful well-read language of Scripture often hides by our familiarity with it the actual situ
Since I was to be... -- Ephesians 1:3-14 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1991
Since I was to be gone all Saturday afternoon and would not be able to watch the Texas Christian Uni
I recently saw a strange... -- John 2:13-22 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
I recently saw a strange mirror in a science display.
The concentration camps of the... -- Isaiah 42:1-7 -- 1991
The concentration camps of the Nazis were institutions of death.
Henry Van Dyke in his... -- 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
Henry Van Dyke in his story "The Keeper of the Light" tells about a lighthouse keeper who died, leav
Several years ago the movie... -- 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 -- 1991
Several years ago the movie Amadeus featured a cradle-to-grave rendition of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart'
The King James Version, the... -- 2 Peter 1:16-19 (20-21) -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
The King James Version, the RSV, Phillips, and the New English Bible all refer in verse 16 of being
There is a form of... -- Mark 9:38-50 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
There is a form of psychology known as paradoxical therapy.
Even when in prayer Jesus... -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
Even when in prayer Jesus was looking out for his friends.
Consider Jesus. If you take... -- Hebrews 3:1-6 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
"Consider Jesus." If you take the word consider apart, you'll find it came from two Latin words: com
Someone said, Life is what... -- Proverbs 9:1-6 -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 1991
Someone said, "Life is what happens when you've planned something else." Wisdom can be what happens
During the Second World War... -- Acts 8:26-40 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
During the Second World War, I was visiting a home of a young couple who were contemplating joining

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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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Frank Ramirez
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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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