Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A
David O. Bales
Sandra Herrmann
John E. Sumwalt
Contents
"All Earthly Fathers" by David O. Bales
"A Private Talk in the School of Christ" by Sandra Herrmann
"A Wicked Way in Me" by John Sumwalt
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All Earthly Fathers
by David O. Bales
Romans 8:12-25
They saw her coming. Donna, Michelle, and Suzie waited in the hall inside the main door of Shelfton Wire. They saw Rosalind approaching. They shuffled toward the door to greet her as she stepped in. However, Michelle was in front of the other two and caught a glimpse of Rosalind's face as she pulled the big door open. Michelle was temporarily silenced but Donna and Suzie from behind piped up in serial, "How'd it go? What was he like?"
Rosalind pulled up short. Surprise and then disappointment registered on her face, "Not real great."
"All Earthly Fathers" by David O. Bales
"A Private Talk in the School of Christ" by Sandra Herrmann
"A Wicked Way in Me" by John Sumwalt
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All Earthly Fathers
by David O. Bales
Romans 8:12-25
They saw her coming. Donna, Michelle, and Suzie waited in the hall inside the main door of Shelfton Wire. They saw Rosalind approaching. They shuffled toward the door to greet her as she stepped in. However, Michelle was in front of the other two and caught a glimpse of Rosalind's face as she pulled the big door open. Michelle was temporarily silenced but Donna and Suzie from behind piped up in serial, "How'd it go? What was he like?"
Rosalind pulled up short. Surprise and then disappointment registered on her face, "Not real great."
Argile Smith
C. David Mckirachan
Contents
What's Up This Week
"The Land's Sacred" by Argile Smith
"What's It Worth?" by C. David McKirachan
What's Up This Week
It is our natural tendency to respond to what we see with our senses, while there is so much more to life than that. In "The Land's Sacred," we meet two men who look at something as seemingly simple as land and farming in two completely different lights. "What's It Worth?" takes us through one family's tragedy, revealing that under the pain and anguish, seeds of hope and goodness still grow.
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The Land's Sacred
By Argile Smith
Genesis 28:10-19a
What's Up This Week
"The Land's Sacred" by Argile Smith
"What's It Worth?" by C. David McKirachan
What's Up This Week
It is our natural tendency to respond to what we see with our senses, while there is so much more to life than that. In "The Land's Sacred," we meet two men who look at something as seemingly simple as land and farming in two completely different lights. "What's It Worth?" takes us through one family's tragedy, revealing that under the pain and anguish, seeds of hope and goodness still grow.
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The Land's Sacred
By Argile Smith
Genesis 28:10-19a
John E. Sumwalt
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning together as it suffers together the pains of labor, and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for who hopes for what one already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:22-25)
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name for ever. For great is your steadfast love towards me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.” (Psalm 86:12-13)
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name for ever. For great is your steadfast love towards me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.” (Psalm 86:12-13)
Keith Hewitt
Peter Andrew Smith
Contents
"The Invaders" by Keith Hewitt
"Surely The Lord Was In This Place" by Peter Andrew Smith
The Invaders
by Keith Hewitt
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
The suns were still high in the sky when Jessica Pike landed on the roof of the Colonial Administration Building, cut the engines, and waited for the rotors to stop. The parking attendant rolled up to her window and tapped on it, asked solicitously, “How can I help you this afternoon?”
“Pike, Jessica A; I have an appointment in the Import Commission Office at two sixty.”
"The Invaders" by Keith Hewitt
"Surely The Lord Was In This Place" by Peter Andrew Smith
The Invaders
by Keith Hewitt
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
The suns were still high in the sky when Jessica Pike landed on the roof of the Colonial Administration Building, cut the engines, and waited for the rotors to stop. The parking attendant rolled up to her window and tapped on it, asked solicitously, “How can I help you this afternoon?”
“Pike, Jessica A; I have an appointment in the Import Commission Office at two sixty.”
C. David Mckirachan
Frank Ramirez
Contents
"The Pillow" by C. David McKirachan
"Big Brother" by C. David McKirachan
"Waiting Patiently For What We Do Not See" by Frank Ramirez
The Pillow
by C. David McKirachan
Genesis 28:10-19a
The ladder in this story gets a lot of attention. It’s quite a ladder. I don’t know about you but anything over thirty feet gives me the willies, unless it’s construction or fire truck equipment, made to reach out beyond the limits of the aluminum jobs that I’ve used to paint peaks. It had to be more than the everyday extension ladder to reach that far and to carry the weight of the angels. There’s a topic for debate, how much do angels weigh?
So, you see the ladder and the angels are all stuff of the spirit. But the pillow? Now that’s something solid. Jacob had to rest his head on something. The rock was the right height and it was handy.
"The Pillow" by C. David McKirachan
"Big Brother" by C. David McKirachan
"Waiting Patiently For What We Do Not See" by Frank Ramirez
The Pillow
by C. David McKirachan
Genesis 28:10-19a
The ladder in this story gets a lot of attention. It’s quite a ladder. I don’t know about you but anything over thirty feet gives me the willies, unless it’s construction or fire truck equipment, made to reach out beyond the limits of the aluminum jobs that I’ve used to paint peaks. It had to be more than the everyday extension ladder to reach that far and to carry the weight of the angels. There’s a topic for debate, how much do angels weigh?
So, you see the ladder and the angels are all stuff of the spirit. But the pillow? Now that’s something solid. Jacob had to rest his head on something. The rock was the right height and it was handy.
Peter Andrew Smith
C. David Mckirachan
Contents
"Seeing Angels at Work" by Peter Andrew Smith
"You Don't Get It" by C. David McKirachan
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Seeing Angels at Work
by Peter Andrew Smith
Genesis 28:10-19a
Violet looked at her watch. "She is late."
"His teacher said she would be along shortly," John replied.
Violet tapped her foot. "I suspect she is going to be all defensive about how none of this is her fault."
"We both know that our son is a handful," John said.
"Don't take her side."
He held up his hands. "I'm not taking anyone's side but it isn't any surprise that we were called in to see her. Tommy's behaviour is getting worse each year."
"I know." Violet slumped down in her chair. "I know."
"Seeing Angels at Work" by Peter Andrew Smith
"You Don't Get It" by C. David McKirachan
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Seeing Angels at Work
by Peter Andrew Smith
Genesis 28:10-19a
Violet looked at her watch. "She is late."
"His teacher said she would be along shortly," John replied.
Violet tapped her foot. "I suspect she is going to be all defensive about how none of this is her fault."
"We both know that our son is a handful," John said.
"Don't take her side."
He held up his hands. "I'm not taking anyone's side but it isn't any surprise that we were called in to see her. Tommy's behaviour is getting worse each year."
"I know." Violet slumped down in her chair. "I know."
John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt
Contents
What's Up This Week
A Story to Live By: "Spirit of Adoption"
Shining Moments: "A Father's Love, A Mother's Good-Bye" by R. Ellen Rasmussen
Sermon Starter: "A New Twist on the Weeds Parable"
What's Up This Week
What's Up This Week
A Story to Live By: "Spirit of Adoption"
Shining Moments: "A Father's Love, A Mother's Good-Bye" by R. Ellen Rasmussen
Sermon Starter: "A New Twist on the Weeds Parable"
What's Up This Week
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