Reflections for

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sep 27, 2015

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Psalm 124; (Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14;) James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Blogging Toward Sunday

When we need the Spirit's help

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29

Sep 24, 2012 by Brant S. Copeland

My Dad was a pastor. He began his ministry in the early 50’s, when mainline churches were growing like weeds and a clerical collar would elicit a discount at the local department store and a complementary membership in the country club.

Not so for my son, who has also worked a pastor. He paid full price for his coffee at Starbucks, where he led discussions with Millennials who wouldn’t dream of darkening the door of his grandfather’s church.

Living by the Word

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Numbers 11:4–6, 10–16, 24–29; Mark 9:38–50

Sep 18, 2012 by Brant S. Copeland

My dad was a pastor. After serving in World War II, he went to college on the G.I. Bill and then on to seminary. Like other mainline denominations, the Presbyterian Church was in full growth mode back then, and clergy ranked high in polls among the nation’s most trusted and respected professionals.

Features

Barely enough

Manna in the wilderness of depression

Jan 18, 2012 by Frederick Niedner

Sometimes I wish the Gospels told a story in which Jesus slumps in the shade of a tree and can't make himself face another crowd or meet one more plea for help.

Blogging Toward Sunday

A danger to the community?

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Sep 22, 2009 by A. Katherine Grieb

Preachers who glance at this Gospel lesson and contemplate the delights of contracting swine flu just before Sunday could be forgiven, but a second look reveals an opportunity to teach about Christian community and behaviors that imperil it.

Living by the Word

The fire that refines

James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Sep 22, 2009 by Christine R. Bartholomew

One day a few years ago, when I realized that my hair was falling out from chemotherapy treatment, I leaned against a wall and sobbed, “This is too much.” In the silence I heard, “Where does my strength come from?” and I heard myself answer, “From the Lord . . . but this is too much!”

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