I don’t know how many times I have read the book of Ephesians, 20, 30, 50? Who knows? Lots anyway. One of the best things about reading and rereading both Scripture and great literature is that you can come back to the same work over and over again and find new things. The new thing […]
Promises, promises, promises
This Sunday we were looking at the promises God made to Abraham and how they might possibly connect with us, after all, none of us is interested in being the parent of many nations, at least I don’t think anyone reading this is. So what’s the connection with us? What possible connection could we have […]
Blessings
Date: July 31, 2011 Liturgical Sunday: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost RCL Scripture: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 32:22-31; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon Title: Blessings Knox Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/110731_-_knox.mp3|titles=Blessings] St. Mark’s Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/110731_-_St_Marks.mp3|titles=Blessings] This week the Lectionary sent me into a consideration of blessings. Blessings, we all want them; we all enjoy providing them. What can anyone really […]