It might be safely said that I do not always find the Gospel message in the final reading of the Bible assigned in the lectionary, the one labeled “the Gospel.” I often times find the most promise-laden message to be found in the words of the prophet, or in the songs of the ancient temple […]
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Do you know the day of Midian? Isaiah says that the deliverance will be like the deliverance of the people of Israel at the day of Midian, that the rod of the oppressor will be broken at that time, the power of the one holding the people down, holding them back; holding them captive will […]
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He struck him on the hip socket. Well, close to the hip socket. Sometimes you need a swift kick in the groin to re-orient your world. The ancient Hebrews, while compiling the stories given to them from God, the stories of God’s blessing and care upon their community didn’t want to sully their holy scriptures […]
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