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Fasting - an alternative view of Isaiah 58: 1-9a
Fasting - an alternative view of Isaiah 58: 1-9a
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue: Fasting – an alternative view to Isaiah 58. 1-9a I always say there’s nothing like a good day’s fasting to clear out the system, especially right after a few feast days. Doesn’t do you any harm. I mean, you’ve already over-eaten and drunk too much wine, so what’s the h…
Reflection on Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Reflection on Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
by Marjorie Dobson
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Year A Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 Prayer: Reflection on Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 Simple choice it seems – life or death, blessings or curses? Who in their right mind would choose the worst? O Lord, you know us better than that. You know how we want to be on th…
God of Mercy
God of Mercy
by Marjorie Dobson
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Year A 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 Prayer: God of mercy, forgive us for the way our own opinions often blind us Based on 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 God of mercy, forgive us for the way our own opinions often blind us to the truths that others speak. Pardon us for o…
The lawyer of the formerly wealthy Thessalonian writes back to Paul
The lawyer of the formerly wealthy Thessalonian writes back to Paul
by Tim Pillinger
Based on the text of "Epistles to the Apostle" in which Colin Morris extrapolates letters Paul might have recieved from the responses he gives. In this case, this man is part of his warning against idleness, and thinking he knows when Jesus will return. This is our Thessalonian's…
A Thessalonian Businessman sells everything he has, waiting for the return of Jesus
A Thessalonian Businessman sells everything he has, waiting for the return of Jesus
by Tim Pillinger
Based on the text of "Epistles to the Apostle" in which Colin Morris extrapolates letters Paul might have recieved from the responses he gives. In this case, this man is part of his warning against idleness, and thinking he knows when Jesus will return. This could also be used to…
A Thessalonian Businessman sells everything he has, waiting for the return of Jesus