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The Passionate Jesus
Day1 host Peter Wallace's new book on the emotions of Jesus is, according to Marcus Borg, “An illuminating and powerful personal meditation." Ideal for personal or group study.
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Weekly Sermon Illustration: Female
The Rev. Frederick Buechner (PCUSA)This week's sermon illustration: Female
In our blog post every Monday we select a reading from the Revised Common Lectionary for the upcoming Sunday, and pair it with a Frederick Buechner reading on the same topic.
On June 23, 2013 we will celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Here is this week's reading from the book of Galatians: Read full article...
Blessed are the Poor
The Rev. Frederick Buechner (PCUSA)In a sense we are all hungry and in need, but most of us don't recognize it. With plenty to eat in the deep freeze, with a roof over our heads and a car in the garage, we assume that the empty feeling inside must be a just a case of the blues that can be cured by a Florida vacation, a new TV, an extra drink before supper. The poor, on the other hand, are under no such delusion. When Jesus says, "Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28), the poor stand a better chance than most of knowing what he's talking about and knowing that he's talking to them. In desperation they may even be willing to consider the possibility of accepting his offer. This is perhaps why Jesus on several occasions called them particularly blessed. (from Wishful Thinking: A Seeker's ABC)
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