All Posts for August, 2007

Blogging Toward Sunday

Blogging toward Sunday

Jeremiah 2:4-13; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14

Aug 27, 2007 by Jo Bailey Wells

Along my office hallway a sign has been mysteriously posted: HOSPITALITY NOT HOSTILITY. Apart from the fact that I find capital letters extremely inhospitable, the sentiment seems apt, and leads me into thinking about Hebrews 13.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Blogging toward Sunday

Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

Aug 20, 2007 by Jo Bailey Wells

When friends gave birth last fall to Lydia, she was normal and healthy. But three months later the seizures began, and she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Aicardi Syndrome. Now she clings to life precariously. In preparing for her death, her parents asked me for funeral resources, and I suggested Jeremiah 1:4-10.

Blogging Toward Sunday

The father's pleasure

Luke 12.32-40

Aug 06, 2007 by Stan Wilson

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms.”

Blogging Toward Sunday

Blogging toward Sunday

Luke 12:32-40

Aug 06, 2007 by William H. Willimon

In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus begins with the comforting word: “Do not be afraid!” Elsewhere, he has told us not to be afraid in the middle of a raging storm, or in the dark of night, or when he confronts us like a ghost after resurrection.