ARCHIVE March, 2012

Lent 34 (2012)–Shalom, Simple Shalom

Psalm 131:1 A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is […]

March 31, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 33 (2012)–The Original Fall Guy

The collocation fall guy has been much in the news lately. Accordingly, a few weeks ago I reported the most common meaning of the slang phrase — “scapegoat” — but then cast a line into the mainstream of native users of the American language with this fishhook on it: “What was the original fall? … […]

March 30, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 32 (2012)–Full Redemption

Psalm 130:1 A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore […]

March 29, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 31 (2012)–Justice for All

Mark 10:32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of […]

March 28, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 30 (2012)–Justice Gets Done!

Psalm 129:1 A song of ascents. They have greatly oppressed me from my youth– let Israel say– 2 they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me. 3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long. 4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut […]

March 27, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 29 (2012)–Seeing Spiritually

Luke 18:35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the […]

March 26, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Chapel Worship Guide 3.25.2012

Reminder: The Lenten devotional series entitled “Up to Jerusalem ” began on February 22, 2012 (Ash Wednesday) and will continue until Holy Saturday (the day before Easter). For Chapel viewers, you can still receive devotionals via email by entering your email address in the form provided on my Home Page. Respond to the verification email […]

March 25, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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Lent 28 (2012)–Horizontally Proud, Vertically Challenged

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I […]

March 24, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 27 (2012)–The Blessed Fear

Psalm 128:1 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. […]

March 23, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Lent 26 (2012)–The Samaritan’s Conundrum

Luke 17:11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw […]

March 22, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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