The Apostle Paul’s observation in this passage is deeply disconcerting: We are at risk for being controled by sin. This is yet another reminder that we are not only saved by God’s grace, but live by God’s grace. … More Addressing Sins of Desire
While this reading contains a well-known verse, it’s the context around that verse that provides it with depth and power. … More Saturating Grace
I think there is a sense where all Christians have received personal invitations from Jesus. … More Called to Follow Today
We are blessed this week to prepare for Trinity Sunday, a truly underrated annual celebration in the Church Year. … More The Holy Trinity
When we think of God the Holy Spirit and the first Christian Pentecost, we often think of special manifestations of the Spirit on that day. We would do well to look more closely at an additional work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. … More Pentecost: Living Water
As Christians we are called to lives of humility. We are blessed that God forms and shapes us into such lives, which is clear from today’s Scripture passage. … More “The Mighty Hand of God”
I have taught several Bible classes that included this reading from the Gospel of John. Most of the time some participants were alarmed by the passage. One parishioner said, “Does this mean we’re possessed by the Holy Spirit, like being possessed by a demon?!” … More Possession or Indwelling?
I’m wondering whether there is a parallel between Adam and Eve and our being God’s Royal Priesthood. … More Royal Priesthood
I think God gives us this instruction in part to keep us from sinning when responding to suffering for the faith … More Enduring Injustice
Next week’s Gospel Lesson is the account of two disciples of Jesus traveling to the village of Emmaus. It’s an amazing story which has surprising implications for us. … More Shared Experience
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