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Libby Howe
Libby Howe is congregational support coordinator for peace and justice ministries at the Wisconsin Council of Churches.
Convinced (Romans 8:26-39)
In Romans 8, Paul moves from argument to testimony.
July 30, Ordinary 17A (Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52)
The kingdom of heaven inspires devotion, commitment, and downright unreasonableness.
Three musings on Psalm 139 (Psalm 139:1-12,23-24)
It is important to consider how others may hear these beloved words.
July 23, Ordinary 16A (Romans 8:12–25)
Hope has not seen, and hope does not know.
A parable about itself (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
The Parable of the Sower gives the preacher an opportunity to teach about the gift of parables.
A letter to the congregation (Reign of Christ A; Ephesians 1:15-23)
Ephesians could be a template for a sermon in the style of a pastoral letter.
The joy of what kind of master? (Matthew 25: 14-30; 33A)
This master's ways are celebrated by the world, not by Jesus.
November 22, RoC (Matthew 25:31-46)
On Christ the King Sunday, let’s disentangle Jesus from the idols of our time.
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