Lent is messy and uncomfortable with its hard teachings, scheming, betrayal, and violent death.
Tag: Death
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Happy? Ash Wednesday
John reminds us that despite the suffering to come – and a very real death – Jesus continued to love.
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Ashes and Treasure
Despite dust to dust, and ashes to ashes, the light of Jesus burns within us. Although our bodies may be wasting away, the treasure of Christ renews our soul day by day.
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Holding Lightly
Why am I so happy in this tomb? All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. – Ecclesiastes 3:20 (NIV) My congregation joined together with three other congregations for a Thanksgiving...
Prayers
How Long? Psalm 13
God of our salvation, we will still ask, “How long?” but regardless of your response, let us also respond with praise for your faithful and eternal love.
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Why do we Have to Die? – Part 2
All Saints Day is coming up on November 1. This is a day where we remember those who have died in the faith. It is a day we remember that in life and death, we belong to Christ. This is...
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Why do we Have to Die? – Part 1
All Saints Day is coming up on November 1. This is a day where we remember those who have died in the faith. It is a day we remember that in life and death, we belong to Christ. This is...
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Look Out!
Sometimes you can't be TOO clear when telling someone to "Look out!" Human one, I’ve made you a lookout for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from me, deliver my warning. f I declare that the wicked...
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Lookout
Human one, I’ve made you a lookout for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from me, deliver my warning. f I declare that the wicked will die but you don’t warn them, if you say nothing to...
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In Life and Death
Tree growing from a rock-hewn tomb in Bet-Shemesh Israel. What I loved about this was the reminder that Jesus brings life from death. Q. 1. What is your only comfort, in life and in death? A. That I belong—body and...
