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Thy will be done; God, and only God, connects the dots

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Trinity Seasons

From today’s gospel reading: But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream… From the lens of the law, Joseph resolves to divorce Mary quietly.  From the lens of … Continue reading →

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Groundhog day by your choice; not your abba Father’s…

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Trinity Seasons

As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ 3Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind … Continue reading →

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Your God is Too Small, Javert…way bigger than just the Stars you see

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Trinity Seasons

Lectionary Readings:  AM Psalm 2, 26; Isaiah 49:13-23; Matthew 18:1-14 ; PM Psalm 19, 126; Isaiah 54:1-13; Mark 10:13-16 The story of Jean Valjean has not left me since yesterday’s pauses in the readings that recalled Les Miserables. Amongst all the … Continue reading →

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How Surely Gravity’s Law

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Trinity Seasons

Very often when I read Psalm 55 I am prompted to say to the psalmist, “Just stop already. Your prayers won’t be answered as long as you insist that God do it your way.  Let go and let God, for … Continue reading →

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Breathing Room

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Trinity Seasons

The psalm reading today (Psalm 119:97-120) was not a good way to kick off a morning. For me, Psalm 119 is especially trying with its seeming idol-worship of the Law overall, though I know the Spirit can reach and teach … Continue reading →

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