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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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There's a Party Goin' On 'Round Here
Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
4th Sunday in Lent - Year C
March 18, 2007
The Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton (CBF)In his book "Shepherds and Bathrobes," Thomas Long tells the following story:
I was once staying in a motel in a large city and was surprised to find, posted to the elevator door, a small handwritten notice that read, "Party Tonight! Room 210. 8:00 p.m. Everyone invited!" I could hardly picture who would throw such a party, or for what reason, but I imagined that at 8:00, room 210 would be filled by an unlikely assortment of people-sales representatives seeking a little relief from the tedium of the road; a vacationing couple tired of sightseeing; a person stopping overnight in the middle of a long journey, looking for a bit of festivity; a few inquisitive and wary motel employees, there because of professional responsibility; perhaps some young people who had slipped out of their parents' rooms, anxiously curious about what was happening in room 210.
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The One Who Stayed Home
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Fourth Sunday in Lent - Year C
March 19, 2006
The Rev. Dr. Mark Doty (UCC)Many years ago when I was pastoring in South Texas, I became friendly with an Hispanic family who lived up the street. The couple who lived there had two sons, Joaquin and Pablo, born a year apart. At the time of this particular incident, Joaquin, the older son, had recently graduated high school. Pablo was then a high school senior.
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