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Jesus Christ is the same... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C -- 1998
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever," writes the author of Hebrews (v. 8).
One Sunday morning a young... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C -- 1998
One Sunday morning a young lad entered the doorway of his suburban home.
We are to offer up... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C -- 1998
We are to "offer up a sacrifice of praise." The Old Testament word for praise, hallel, litera
The late Henri Nouwen had... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C
The late Henri Nouwen had some wonderful things to say about hospitality, but one of the most profou
Don't fall in love with... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C
Don't fall in love with money, the writer of Hebrews cautions. Louis B.
Reverend Larson, the new minister... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C
Reverend Larson, the new minister of Highlands Presbyterian Church, was making the rounds, visiting
The admonition to entertain strangers... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - C
The admonition to "entertain strangers for by so doing one may be entertaining angels" has been the
Bent Decker, in his book... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C
Bent Decker, in his book You've Got To Be Believed To Be Heard, presents research that shows
An angel is a messenger... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C
An angel is a messenger from God.
The letter in the mail... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C
The letter in the mail from a close friend read, "Help. Been trying to reach you. Please call.
Marty was a small man... -- Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C
Marty was a small man, rather quiet and shy, with a huge heart.

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