Reflections for

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct 13, 2013

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-12; (2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111;) 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19

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Perpetual shalom

Elisha’s gift to Naaman

Jul 25, 2012 by Walter Brueggemann

The general was insulted by the piddling, muddy Jordan. But he entered the water—and was healed! Then it was time to pay the bill.

Tribal Church

Is there wisdom in fearing God?

What can we learn from this ancient understanding of our divine relationship?

Jan 25, 2012 by Carol Howard Merritt

Do we play semantic games when we try to explain the words away? The mention of fear is typically wrapped up in abusive relationships, but we can also fear disappointing someone we love dearly.

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In the meantime

Christians in public life

Aug 12, 2011 by Richard J. Mouw

Several years ago I met in D.C. with a group of young evangelical professionals. While certainly not world-fleeing fundamentalists, they were not theocrats either. They were seeking an alternative approach.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Studying God's works

Psalm 111

Oct 04, 2010 by Paul Stroble

How do you know that God is great? You study the things God has done! You might even call it data-collecting concerning God's salvation.

Living by the Word

Sunday, October 10, 2010

2 Kings 5:1–3, 7–15c; 2 Timothy 2:8–15; Luke 17:11–19

Sep 24, 2010 by Paul Stroble

The lepers all received healing. What a happy shock that must've been! But only one, a Samaritan, returned and thanked Jesus.

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