Dilemmas of ForgivenessPentecost 16; Matthew 18:21-35If someone sins against us,Jesus said we should forgivenot seven times but seventy-seven,but how do we forgive those who harmor kill one dearly loved, and can we forgiveourselves those tragic errorswe fervently and futilely wish undone? Did his followers manage to forgivethe soldiers who nailed him to the cross,the imperialContinue reading “Dilemmas of Forgiveness”
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For Nothing Will Be Impossible with God
For Nothing Will Be Impossible with God.Pentecost 3; Genesis 18:1-15Those three visitors came in the heat of the dayand old Abraham knew them: one Lord who was three.“Rest and eat now,” he offered, “then pass on your way.”So they ate and then promised a blessing to be.“Where is Sara your wife? She will bear youContinue reading “For Nothing Will Be Impossible with God”
Light in Our Darkness
Light in Our DarknessEpiphany 3; Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-25(for the Sunday between 22 January, the National Day of Mourning for those killed in the Hannukah terrorist attack and 26 January, Australia Day, also commemorated as Survival Day or Invasion Day)In the light of the prophecy’s words,Matthew said: Jesus came as the lightthat would dawn onContinue reading “Light in Our Darkness”
Responding to Sadducees
Responding to SadduceesPentecost 22; Luke 20:27-40At High School, I was good at debating,but our arguments there were not heartfelt,just a mind game where stances were random:“Yes” or “No” was assigned, not self-chosen.Now real arguments set my gut seething.If beliefs are deep seated and fervent,seems my tongue and my brain lose connection.If I speak, it isContinue reading “Responding to Sadducees”
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