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James knew his death was... -- 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
James knew his death was not going to be an easy one.
In his celebrated autobiography, Frederick... -- 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
In his celebrated autobiography, Frederick Douglass tells the story of his life as a slave.
Brenda is one of those... -- Job 19:23-27a -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
"Brenda" is one of those people with infectious enthusiasm for life.
So many times a pastor... -- Job 19:23-27a -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
So many times a pastor listens to the complaints of a person against the rest of the family: I, of c
In spite of its avowed... -- Job 19:23-27a -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
In spite of its avowed profaneness the television show Saturday Night Live does score some good poin
In the southern part of... -- Job 19:23-27a -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
In the southern part of the United States, there is an annoying weed that grows in the forests that
A man, who was not... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
A man, who was not very religious, was often irritated by his pious neighbor, a woman who insisted o
The team stood there, stunned... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
The team stood there, stunned, after the coach told them the news.
Sometimes when a person has... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Sometimes when a person has come to me for counseling because of incredible stress bearing down on t
Have you ever been approached... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Have you ever been approached by someone who questioned, "Are you saved?
Saint Paul looked for Jesus... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Saint Paul looked for Jesus to return in his lifetime.
For convenience and safety reasons... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
For convenience and safety reasons, the Bary family purchased an inexpensive artificial Christmas tr
I will never forget the... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:15 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
I will never forget the look of sadness in her eyes as I turned and offered her solace before leavin
VineyardThe Lord is... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:15 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
VineyardThe Lord is the vinemaster, I the wandering vine.
Idle -- When an automobile sounds... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:15 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Idle -- When an automobile sounds as though it is doing something, and indeed, it is ready to do wha
The world was supposed to... -- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:15 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
The world was supposed to end in October 1993, according to a small Christian community in Michigan.
In 1950 Bertrand Russell published... -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
In 1950 Bertrand Russell published his Unpopular Essays.
A jeweler in Albuquerque, New... -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
A jeweler in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has introduced the un-
In our finite minds we... -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
In our finite minds we cannot begin to comprehend the dimensions of the spirit.
To the dismay of the... -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
To the dismay of the electorate, governing bodies often adjourn their sessions without having taken
Every morning it was the... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Every morning it was the same.
An organizer for our adult... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
An organizer for our adult Bible study class was deeply perturbed at the low turnout.
A church had two candidates... -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
A church had two candidates for the governing board.
Within the book of Haggai... -- Haggai 1:15b-2:9 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
Within the book of Haggai we find God speaking through the prophet and commanding the Hebrew people
How many of us would... -- Haggai 1:15b-2:9 -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 1995
How many of us would try to reassure a frightened child by saying, "The Holy Spirit of God is with y

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In each of these scriptures it is up to recognize who is the star of the show. We might be surprised. David thinks he is honoring God by building a temple, but isn’t he really honoring himself as the typical conqueror who builds temples to the gods as a testimony to his accomplishments as a ruler?

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John E. Sumwalt
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord... So I will attend to you for your evil doings... Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands... I will raise up shepherds over them... and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. (vv. 1-5)

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Call to Worship:

Let us join together to use this time for rest and relaxation within the preence of our Lord.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we are lazy and don't do what you want us to do.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are too busy and wilfully refuse to take time off.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, help us to manage our time and our own physical and emotional needs.
Lord, have mercy.

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It is through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, that we become part of his flock.

Scripture: John 10:9

Background Devotions: Psalm 23

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Four years ago this week, I was walking through an African village in Namibia with my friend, Solveig Kjeseth. We stopped to look at a strange tower formed out of earth. It was about five feet high, crooked in shape, wide at the bottom and coming to a point at the top. I thought it looked like the top of a giant, rumpled witch's hat, only it was gray instead of black. Solveig informed me, much to my surprise, that it was an anthill. I was even more surprised when we came across many more, some of which towered over my head. They were huge!
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On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
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Through Christ, God has solved the problem of conflict between races.

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