Matthew 18:15-20 September 10, 2023 You may or may not be aware of a column in our local news source, the LA Daily Post, called “All Shall Be Well.” It’s a column that appears every other week, that’s written on a rotating basis by four local clergywomen–retired Lutheran Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, Mother Lynn Finnegan fromContinue reading ““Trying and Failing and Trying Again””
Category Archives: Healing
“Go and BE Disciples!”
“…yes, each person is doing the best they can at any given moment, [AND] all people everywhere, including here, including all of us, have been hurt by something or someone, even if that hurt was not intended… All people everywhere, including here, including all of us, have been wounded in our innermost being, even as we have been loved…
It’s the reality of the fallen human condition.
And, all people in all places, including here, including each of us, desperately long to be deeply seen and known, and loved exactly as we are…”
“Any Takers?”
Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21 May 14, 2023 At the beginning of our time together this morning, I shared that I had an amazing experience on the Presbyterian Peacemaking trip: “Native Lands of the Southwest: The Doctrine of Discovery and its Impact.” [April 28 – May 7, 2023] And that is absolutely true. It was incredible. SoContinue reading ““Any Takers?””
“Showing Our Scars”
John 20:19-31 April 16, 2023 “After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord….Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answeredContinue reading ““Showing Our Scars””
“LENT 4: BLINDNESS”
John 9:1-41 March 19, 2023 – 4th Sunday of Lent Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you wouldn’t have any sin, but now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.” (John 9:41, CEB) Last week, as some of you know, I had the privilege of participating in the final week of the NollauContinue reading ““LENT 4: BLINDNESS””
“Pick Up Your Mat and Walk” (Part 2!)
John 5:1-9 May 29, 2022 Jesus said to him, “Stand up, take your mat and walk.” At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. (John 5:8-9, CEB) For those of you who were here last Sunday, you may be wondering if I forgot to change theContinue reading ““Pick Up Your Mat and Walk” (Part 2!)”
“Pick Up Your Mat and Walk”
John 5:1-9 May 22, 2022 When Jesus saw him lying there, knowing that he had already been there a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” The sick man answered him, “Sir, I don’t have anyone who can put me in the water when it is stirred up. When I’m tryingContinue reading ““Pick Up Your Mat and Walk””
“As I Have Loved You”
John 13:31-35 May 15, 2022 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34, NRSV) “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35) I’m going to go outContinue reading ““As I Have Loved You””
[“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!”]“
“Whole and Healed”
“Are any among you suffering? Are any cheerful? Are any among you sick?” In those three questions, pretty much all possible states of existence are covered! And in response to all three of them, James says, effectively, “Turn to God. Remember God. Call on your faith.” As part of a community of faith….
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