Introduction: The Cleansing of the Temple is a significant event in the life of Jesus, which is often interpreted as a demonstration of his passion for justice and his opposition to corruption. The story is a prominent theme in the Gospels, and its message has a profound impact on the […]
Read MoreA Blessing of the Palms for Palm Sunday
Dear friends and fellow seekers of the Divine, As we gather here on this Palm Sunday, we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where the crowds welcomed him with palms and praises. Today, we join with them to welcome the spirit of Christ into our hearts, and to […]
Read MoreDry Bones Rattling
Do you hear that rattling, my friends? Do you hear that rattling of dry bones? When I look at Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones where God told him to prophesy to the dead and they rose back alive, I am compelled in considering my own setting. For hen […]
Read MoreFifth Sunday of Lent: A Prayer Inspired by Scripture
Loving God, on this fifth Sunday of Lent, we turn to your Word in John 11:1-45, where we see the power and compassion of your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank you for this story of resurrection and hope, which reminds us of the victory that we have through Christ over […]
Read MoreWhy Hagar is a role-model for the previously incarcerated!
The story of Hagar in the Bible is a powerful story of a woman who was enslaved, mistreated, and oppressed, but who ultimately found freedom and hope through her faith. This story resonates with many individuals who have experienced incarceration, as they too have experienced oppression, mistreatment, and confinement. Hagar’s […]
Read MoreA short post about my favorite hymn!
“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” is a gospel hymn that has touched the hearts of many people over the years. Composed in the 1930s by Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey, the song was inspired by a tragic event in his life. Dorsey’s wife died during childbirth, and he was left alone […]
Read MoreSeeing Beyond Our Limitations
Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today, we are gathered to reflect upon a powerful message from the Gospel of John. In chapter 9, verses 1 through 41, we encounter the story of Jesus healing a man who was born blind. This passage teaches us about the transformative power of faith, […]
Read MoreClobber me this!
The clobber passages are a group of six Bible verses (Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, and Jude 1:7) that have been historically used to condemn homosexuality. However, there are several issues with using these passages as a reason for the Bible to be […]
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