Ever hear of the Wheel of Fate? Does it turn on the same axle as the Wheel of Fortune? I’d like to buy an IOU. Fate, Fortune—something out of our…
Near the end of Isaiah, God says, “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for…
God makes a promise. God makes a promise for a purpose. God fulfills His promise and His purpose by His power. He alone has the power to fulfill. We’ve all…
Sometimes, to go forward, we have to go back. The first steps on the long journey to the cross, the tomb, and Easter take Jesus and us into the wilderness. …
A number of people, including some who ought to know better, seem to behave as if this life was all that mattered. Jesus tells us of a world to come.…
God sends the people He is setting free through the parted waters of the sea. The Egyptians are in hot pursuit. God sends the waters rushing back down upon the…
Wise men. Scripture tells us they are (2:1, NRSV, ESV, RSV). What made them wise? What do we know about them? We know they studied the stars. Why? I mean,…
It would have been hard not to be impressed by the temple Herod built in Jerusalem. It was built to impress. Some of you have had the opportunity to travel…
As Mark tells it, crowds are gathering even before Jesus arrives. People are gathering, expectantly, eagerly, excitedly, because they hear that Jesus is going to be there. I hope we…
Give thanks. Praise God. Praise God’s glory. St. Paul calls us to worship. Some people worship justice—as they conceive it. Some worship love—as they conceive it. Some people worship knowledge…