by Erika Marksbury Scripture Reading: John 21:1-13 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon … Continue reading
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Luke 24:44-53 – Blessing
by Jennifer DiFrancesco Prayer Jesus, lift your hands and share us a blessing with us this day. As we read this text, open our eyes to see new meaning, open our ears to hear echoes of stories long ago, and open our hands to share your blessing with others. Amen. Scripture: Luke 24:44-53 (Common English … Continue reading
Secret Admirers
by Jennifer Mills-Knutsen Scripture: Matthew 6:2-4 “Whenever you give to the poor, don’t blow your trumpet as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may get praise from people. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left … Continue reading
John 1: On Noticing
by Erika Marksbury Scripture Reading John 1:43-50 (NRSV) Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets … Continue reading