At Easter we celebrate the final victory: the power of God's love is greater than any other power, even the power of sin and death. There are those among us and around us, who need to see the power of that love in ways they can touch.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter C – 20-Apr-25”
Have you ever been so happy and surprised by seeing something that you just couldn't wait to go and tell someone else about it. I'm not talking about the "Na-na-na-na-na-na I've got something you don't" type of thing. but the kind of "I'm so happy, I just want everybody else to know about this" type of thing. … Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter C – 20-Apr-25”
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All of Easter worship is a celebration of our Risen Lord. That's true at the table as well. Even as we remember the cost Jesus paid to show the depth of God's love for us, we also remember that he was raised and is present here and now.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter C – 20-Apr-25”
Today we remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem at the head of a crowd. But we also need to remember that this is the one who described his mission and purpose as being a servant to all.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Palm Sunday C – 13-Apr-25”
Today, when we came into the sanctuary, we were all waving these palm leaves and shouting things like "Hosanna!" and "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" Do you know why we did that?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Palm Sunday C -13-Apr-25”
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There is no question in our Palm Sunday celebrations that Jesus is a King. The problem comes when we try to impose our ideas of earthly kings upon him.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Palm Sunday C – 13-Apr-25”
When Mary washed Jesus' feet, it was a loving act of service. An act prompted by her love for him and to honor him. In the same way, we have opportunities to give of what we have to honor Jesus and to show what he means to us, to also share the love he taught us with others in our world.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 5c – 6-Apr-25”
When I was in first grade, they had a contest to see who could sell the most candy. The money from the candy went to buy school supplies so that no one had to do without them. If you sold the most candy, you'd get a giant candy bar.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Lent 5C – 6-Apr-25”
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Four days before Jesus washed his own disciples' feet, Mary washes his with fine perfume. Mary's act was an act of reverence for the one she called "Master." Jesus' act was an act of service for the ones he now called "friends."… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Lent 5c – 6-Apr-25”
The parables from today's scripture talk a lot about God's care and concern for people who have wandered off, but we should also be aware of God's love for people who, regardless of the status of their relationship with God, are suffering and hurting, in need for the most basic things.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 4C – 30-Mar-25”