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Emily M. Brown
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Jesus Interrupted

Mark 1:40-45

6th Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

February 12, 2012

Emily M. Brown (UCC)

"I'm not going to pray about it," said my Sunday school classmate, "because I wouldn't want to pester God.  It's not that important."  It was maybe third or fourth grade Sunday school, and we were sharing the small and large concerns that afflict elementary-school children: the stresses of grades and popularity, worries about pets and parents and siblings.  I don't remember what it was that my classmate had decided not to pray about, but I do remember those words: "I wouldn't want to pester God."

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The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins
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Where Earth and Heaven Meet

John 1:43-51

2nd Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

January 15, 2012

The Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins (CC(DC))

In so many ways, it was the unlikeliest meeting. Nathanael didn't even want to meet the guy. He was just doing it as a favor to his friend. I mean, honestly? The one of whom the prophets spoke? Some self-appointed teacher from that back woods little town of Nazareth?

It turned out, though, that this guy, Jesus, at least had a sense of humor. He quipped right back-- Glad to meet you, Nathanael . . . an Israelite without deceit.

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