Pentecost 8, Year A Matthew 13: 31-33 Let us prepare our souls to receive the sacred myth of scripture. Breathe deep, keep a moment of silence; release any preconceptions you might have about the meaning of the passage, open your heart to new revelations that may arise. Then read the text aloud: Jesus put before […]
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This prayer might be used preceding or following a scripture reading, or as a segway into the sermon. Dear Forgiving One, It is so easy to listen to your words and yet sometimes so hard to truly hear them. Teach us to truly listen to your teaching not only with our ears but with our […]
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For the Word of God in scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us: Thanks be to God. From the worship service at First Congregational Church, Bellingham, Washington
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