Bread from heaven! What a miracle! Today’s first proclamation speaks of God feeding his people with manna. However, biblical scholars have for generations been teaching
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SEVEN!
Years ago, I visited Las Vegas, and learned the importance of seven in gambling. Depending on the game, seven makes you a winner or loser.
Read moreTHE SAVING BLOOD
Today’s first proclamation recalls Gods’ commanding the Hebrews to slaughter a choice lamb, consume it at supper, and sprinkle its blood on the door frames
Read moreLIKE THE BUSH ARE WE AFIRE?
Some years ago, my brother Joe lay dying. As I held him, I whispered, “Joe, let go!” He whimpered, “It’s awfully hard.” How supreme, the
Read moreMY TRUE CHURCH
Many Christians might claim their church is the best, the original or even infallible. Often, they base their claim on today’s gospel in which Jesus
Read moreWE SHALL OVERCOME!
Trouble surrounds us: loneliness, economic problems, and especially COVID 19. This silent, invisible, non-living, sub-microscopic agent has dropped human society to its knees, but it
Read moreCOVID19-A GOOD THING?
Paul writes in today’s second proclamation, “All things work together for good for those who love God.” “All things” includes COVID19. But how could that
Read moreSTOP! LOOK! LISTEN!
Just as we stop, look, and listen at rail crossings for the all-important train, so Jesus tells us today to give our prime attention to
Read moreFRUSTRATED!
It’s so easy to become frustrated especially in these days of Covid 19: “I can’t go out!” I’ve lost my job!” “I can’t even attend church!”
Read moreHAVE NO FEAR!
Fear is a useful emotion helping us to avoid danger and overcome challenges, but psychologists say excessive fear constitutes the most common dimension of all mental
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