Reflections for

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jun 30, 2013

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; (1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16;) Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62

Living by the Word

A place of hopelessness

Psalm 77

Jun 15, 2010 by Roger Lovette

According to my homiletics professor, there are only two ways to preach a good sermon: either we begin where we are and end in Jerusalem, or we begin in Jerusalem and end on the street where we live.

Living by the Word

Onward to Mordor

2 Kings 2:1-12

Feb 10, 2009 by James C. Howell

“Go back, Sam. I’m going to Mordor alone!” “Of course you are,” responds Sam, “and I’m coming with you!” He plunges into the river, gets in over his head and almost drowns before Frodo pulls him into the boat. Once Sam catches his breath, he explains: “I made a promise, Mr. Frodo.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Blogging toward Sunday

Luke 9:51-62

Jun 25, 2007 by William H. Willimon

It seems strange to be reading a tough text like Luke 9:51-62 during the gentle days of early summer. Most of our congregations are in relaxed, vacation mode. And into these mellow summer days is shoved a gospel that speaks of the stark demands of discipleship. Jesus has set his face toward Jerusalem, but he is no passive victim of state-sponsored violence.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Blogging toward Sunday

Luke 9:51-62

Jun 25, 2007 by Debbie Blue

The disciples are dense and forgetful. They bumble along after Jesus, barely able to keep up.

Living by the Word

Alternative freedom

Galatians 5:1-26

Jun 12, 2007 by Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

Americans celebrate freedom as a national right and immortalize its twin sister liberty in the glorious statue that many of our ancestors saw as they came to this country. For me, the great-great grandson of enslaved Africans, freedom is a cherished gift long withheld from those in my familial lineage.

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