Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 The apostle Paul wants to be a servant. He relishes the idea. And he does because of the One who holds his “bonds.” Christians have a King who is what someone...
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: Old Testament, Isaiah 40:21-31 Isaiah 40:21-31 Trust requires something or someone worth trusting. Have you not found that to be true in living your life? And perhaps you, like me, find little to trust in the...
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Gospel, Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:21-28 Mark’s gospel is loved by many because it is short, yes, and easier to read through in one sitting. But it is loved as well because it is an account filled...
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 This week we get to savor an entire chapter from Paul’s hand. And it deals with an issue that we in the 21st century west don’t deal with. The issue arises...
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Old Testament, Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 God makes a promise to Moses, and by extension to all God’s people that will have a stunning outcome. If … IF God’s people are listening. And by...
Third Sunday after Epiphany: Gospel, Mark 1:14-20 Mark 1:14-20 The discussions regarding the meaning of words and their usage is ongoing in every age. And for the Christian that holds true as it does for any other group or gathering of souls...
Third Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Just this very morning I was speaking to a brother in Christ about how my “circle of care,” as I term it, is shrinking. In our epistle...
Third Sunday after Epiphany: Old Testament, Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The third chapter begins with words not unfamiliar in the Old Testament. Pointed specifically at the main character of the book...
Second Sunday after Epiphany: Gospel, John 1:45-51 John 1:45-51 This is a season of revelation. Our pastor reminded us of that yesterday during his children’s message. Christmas gets twelve days, he reminded us all. But Epiphany in...
Second Sunday after Epiphany: Epistle, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Paul is a great teacher. The apostle Paul, I mean. One of the elements that fostered his gifting was that Paul had run the gamut from devout believer of the Old...
