Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 And God has made all things new, and reconciled us to himself, and given us the ministry of reconciling others to God. 2 Corinthians 5:18 The presence of Christ is the spirit of reconciliation. The word reconciled in the passage above is the Greek word katallássō, used in the redemptive …
Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Galatians 3:23-4:7 You have all become true children of God by the faith of Jesus the Anointed One! It was faith that immersed you into Jesus, the Anointed One, and now you are covered and clothed with his anointing. 28 And we no longer see each other in our former state—Jew or non-Jew, rich …
Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Psalm 65 You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. Psalm 65:2-4 On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we read …
Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 9:1-7 “Lord have mercy” is a breath prayer that prays in me continuously. Everywhere I look, everything I read and hear I’m calling on the merciful presence of Christ. Breathing this prayer keeps me from choosing other responses that would be much less helpful. 😉 Jesus was the incarnation …
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38 Mary “literally” embodies the obedient presence of Christ. Not only did she say yes to God, but she carried in her body the One who later was obedient to death on the cross. (Phil. 2:8) How are you doing …