GodSpeak for the Week of October 14 “Bethel” This week we stay with the Lectionary, with a special focus on…Bethel?! Day 1…Read Amos 5:6-7 Consider this – Bethel was a town in ancient Israel…a town whose name means “House of God”…a town that had always been CONTESTED. It had been founded on the … Read more
GodSpeak for the Week of October 7 “Childlike Faith” This week we stay with the Lectionary, with a special focus on words from the book of Mark’s gospel about “adult” versus “childlike” faith. Day 1…Read Mark 10:2-16 Consider this – the Pharisees obviously know what they think on the subject. They’re testing Jesus … Read more
GodSpeak for the Week of September 30 “Free Lunch?” This week (and, for the next few) we return to the Lectionary, with a special focus on words from the book of Numbers about being careful what you wish for… Day 1…Read Numbers 11:4-6 Consider this – the reading refers to the “rabble” that … Read more
Rev. Andrew Prin September 23, 2018 “Ulterior Motive”
GodSpeak for the Week of September 23 “Ulterior Motive” This week (and, for the next few) we return to the Lectionary, with a special focus on James’ words about motive. Day 1…Read James 3:13-18 Consider this – James is primarily addressing those who teach and lead in congregations, noting that those who want … Read more
GodSpeak for the Week of September 16 “Hope” Day 1…Read Jeremiah 29:8-11 (focusing especially on vv. 8-9) Consider this – these first couple of verses in this passage are hard-edged and commanding. Yet, there is HOPE among these words! Answer this – what words and/or concepts convey a sense of HOPE in these couple of … Read more
GodSpeak for the Week of September 9 “Foolish Controversies” We’re between sermon series this week, going back to a one week tour of our “Missed Links” series (i.e., looking at texts which do not appear in the Lectionary). Day 1…Read Titus 3:1-11 (focusing especially on v. 1) Consider this – Paul writes this … Read more
