Commemoration of Samuel Seabury
November 14, 2012
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Commemoration of Samuel Seabury, Bishop (1729-1796) Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to
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Hate
November 13, 2012
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Psalm 78:1-39 (Morning) Psalm 78:40-72 (Evening) Joel 2:21-27 Revelation 19:1-10 Luke 14:25-35 Luke 14:25-35: Now large crowds were traveling with him; and he turned and
Two Catastrophes
November 12, 2012
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In some sense, the scriptural witness gives us the same freedom as life itself. Here we have two catastrophes. Both are interpreted as acts of judgment upon a sinful people. In one the prophet mourns; in the other, there is rejoicing.
Looking for wisdom
November 11, 2012
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Psalms 93, 96 (Morning) Psalm 34 (Evening) Ecclesiasticus 51:13-22 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 Matthew 20:1-16 Ecclesiasticus 51:13-22: While I was still young, before I went on
Choosing the right place
November 10, 2012
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On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were
Faithfulness and Adultery
November 9, 2012
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We are called to be faithful lovers — to show steadfast love and attention to our God, and not to allow ourselves to be tempted by the lures of that which would distract our love. The description of the whore is pretty cinematic. It is an apt metaphor for the lure of wealth, fame, celebrity, power, extravagance and luxury. These are the things of spiritual adultery. These are great temptations in our own empire.
Revelation
November 8, 2012
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And I saw three foul spirits like frogs coming from the mouth of the dragon, from the mouth of the beast, and from the mouth
A Prayer for a New Government
November 7, 2012
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It is a nice thing to read Psalm 72 on the morning after an election.
Bless What Is There for Being
November 6, 2012
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Our heart’s most comprehensive vision shows us that all is gift — blessing. And, in response our heart’s most spontaneous action is thanksgiving — blessing.
But here my …question arises. What if I cannot recognize the given as a blessing?
Election Day
November 6, 2012
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Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials
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