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Do Not Despise These Little Ones

Do Not Despise These Little OnesPentecost 15; Matthew 18:10-20If churches think that numbers show success,he says he’s there with only two or three;Christ’s presence may be lost amidst a crowdwhere few can see who anyone might be. If angels of the little ones see Godand adults need to look with childlike eyes,why say: “Grow up!Continue reading “Do Not Despise These Little Ones”

Alas

Alas (lyrics of a song to the tune Greensleeves)Pentecost 14; Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-19a; Luke 15:1-10Alas, O God, we do you wrongto cast you off discourteously,for you have loved our world so long,delighting in our company.Mend, mend our disgraceful ways,vain displays of fame and wealth.Bend, bend our reluctant kneesto touch the hurtContinue reading “Alas”