Luke 4:1-13 March 6, 2022 – 1st Sunday of Lent When the devil had finished every test, he departed from [Jesus] until an opportune time. (Luke 4:13, NRSV) I’m kind of lazy. I don’t exercise enough. I don’t eat very well, especially when I’m by myself. I lay in bed at night playing word gamesContinue reading ““Small Changes, Big Difference: The devil’s offers””
Monthly Archives: March 2022
“What To Do With an Encounter With God??”
Luke 9:28-43 February 27, 2022 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. (Luke 9:36, NRSV) As I did a few weeks ago, I’m going spend a little time this morning imagining with you what all ofContinue reading ““What To Do With an Encounter With God??””
[“Blessed Are You Who Know You Don’t Have Your Sh*t Together!”]
a.k.a. “Blessed Are You Who Know Your Need” Luke 6:17-26 February 13, 2022 Then he looked up at his disciples and said, “Blessed are you…” (Luke 6:20a, NRSV) I’m going to read that familiar passage from The Message now; I think that will help us hear it with fresh ears: “Coming down off the mountainContinue reading “[“Blessed Are You Who Know You Don’t Have Your Sh*t Together!”]“
Rev. Deborah Beloved Church (aka "Pastor Deb") 