Though the Fig Tree Does Not Blossom--Nov. 15, 2022

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[From Nov. 20, 2012 arhive]               Selections in today's lectionary include Habakkuk 3:1-18.  Some years ago I composed words for...

Separated, Not Alone--Sept. 27, 2022

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[From Oct. 3, 2006 archive]   The fear of you before our eyes, purge from our hearts all wicked thoughts; transgression's voice that spe...

We Do Not Wait in Vain--Aug. 18, 2022

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Friends,  Since 2005 I have tried to post every day on this blog.   If something unexpected caused me to miss a day or two, I would do my be...

Gladness That Silver Cannot Buy--Aug. 17, 2022

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[From Aug. 21, 2018 archive]   When we think we have lost everything,  that we have nothing left,  remind us, dear God, of the child's l...

Until You Have Mercy Upon Them--Aug. 16, 2022

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[From Aug. 22, 2006 archive]   The world is full of suffering, people whose eyes look to you, until you have mercy upon them.   And the worl...

You Only Want Our Lives--Aug. 15, 2022

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[From Aug. 15, 2016 archive]   Truly you astonish us, Lord Jesus;  you astonish us, and your works astonish us.    We rejoice in you and giv...

The Power of Weakness--Aug. 14, 2022

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[From Aug.20, 2006 archive]   Your power, O God—   sometimes known by its loss, sometimes shown by weakness, sometimes grown stronger in dea...

The Secret of Our Strength--Aug. 13, 2022

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[From Aug. 18, 2018 archive]   God, you are our shield and our strength;  you take pleasure in your people and adorn the humble  with victor...

Reasons to Plead for Mercy--Aug. 12, 2022

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[From Aug. 12, 2016 archive]   God of steadfast love, there are many reasons  I might kneel to plead for your mercy:  a loved one is sick or...

Justice for Men; Injustice for Women--Aug. 11, 2022

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[From Aug. 11, 2016 archive]   For me, the boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places;  I am a man; I have a goodly heritage.  For my sis...

Even the Young Ravens, When They Cry--Aug. 10, 2022

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[From Aug. 10, 2016 archive]   Beneficent God, you know  our need for food and water.  You give to the animals their food,   and to the youn...

Our Soul Longs for You--Aug. 9, 2022

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[From Aug. 15, 2006 archive]   Our soul longs for you, O God; as a deer longs for flowing streams, so our soul longs for you.   We are of th...

Earthly Things, Heavenly Things--Aug. 8, 2022

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[From Aug. 13, 2012 archive]   How can we understand heavenly things  if we do not share your concern for earthly things?   Give us courage ...

A Prayer for the Perishing--Aug. 7, 2022

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[From Aug. 9, 2020 archive]   God, you know how we were made; you know how we neglect you until we are in trouble, then run to you.   Jesus,...