Blessings

Lord Have Mercy

By MichaelSermonsBlessings, God, Grace, Jesus, Mercy, Salvation, Seeking God, Sin

The parable is concerned with how we understand justification. Now, in theological terms, to be justified means to be “righteous in God’s eyes.” And, justification is the word we use to describe how we become righteous in God’s eyes. That is, the word justification is all about what God sees when God looks at us, and this word – justification – is interested in explaining what it takes for any of us to become righteous in God’s eyes. How do we get there? How do we end up looking good to God?

Sacred People, Sacred Spaces

By MichaelSermonsBaptism, Blessings, Church, Church Buildings, Community, Eucharist, God, Identity, Sacred, Spiritual Family, Worship

If we look at the first reading today, the passage from the Acts of the Apostles, we find that Jesus has told his disciples that he will be leaving them, and then he ordered them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise from the Father. He tells them that they will be baptized by the…

Trees or Tumbleweeds

By MichaelSermonsBlessings, Faith, Faith in Action, Fear, Hate, Love, Trees

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by

Thanksgrumping

By MichaelDaily Office ReflectionsBlessings, Fear, Renewal, Self-Acceptance, Self-Examination

Daily Office Readings Psalm: 126In convertendo1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.3 Then they said among the nations, * “The LORD has done great things for them.”4 The LORD has done great things for…

Preaching Christ Crucified

By MichaelDaily Office ReflectionsBlessings, Joy, Pain, Sin, Suffering

Daily Office Readings – NT ( 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 ) & Gospel ( Mark 1:29-45 ) Several years ago, I lived in a part of California that was home to several of the bigger Evangelical churches, though I myself belonged to a liturgical congregation. Because of this, I often wore a crucifix when I was…

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Lord Have Mercy

Sacred People, Sacred Spaces

Trees or Tumbleweeds

Thanksgrumping

Preaching Christ Crucified