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Roll the Scroll – Luke 4 for preachers

I am wearing my preaching shoes,with a rainbow of shiny glass jewels,pointed toes, and  the most comfortable soleI’ve stood up in for a long time. You see, we don’t sit downto preach anymore,because pulpits help us get a grip,and maybe … Continue reading

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Wherever you are bent on your journey

Psalm 126:2a Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Luke 13:13 When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. Prayer God, I laugh and I … Continue reading

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Liturgy for November 24, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 23: 33-43 the story of two crucified with Jesus. J. Todd Jenkins of Fayetteville, Tennessee offers … Continue reading

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Liturgy for November 17, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 21: 5-17, strange words about signs and persecutions. Contributors this week are Emily Rose Eiben, now … Continue reading

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Liturgy for Sunday, November 10, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 20:27-38, challenge and questions. There are two contributors, Jerry Hebenstreit of Reston, Virginia, who offers a … Continue reading

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Rotate this picture (Luke 19: 1-10)

Scripture describes Zacchaeus, after the crowd closed ranks, climbing a sycamore because he could not see, but fails to identify who was small of stature – the tax collector or the traveling preacher. Either way it’s a valid reason for … Continue reading

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Liturgy for Sunday, November 3, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 19:1-10, the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector. Vince Amlin of Gainesville, Florida, offers a call … Continue reading

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Liturgy for All Saints Day

All Saints Day — Some communities of faith celebrate it on November 1 while others do so the Sunday  predecing or following that more traditional day. I’m sharing here some liturgical writing from the Luke For Sharing project. Barbara Van … Continue reading

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Liturgy for Sunday, October 27, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 18:9-14, a parable about a contrast in prayer. Celeste McQuarrie, chaplain at Heritage Heights in Concord, … Continue reading

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Liturgy for Sunday, October 20, 2013

On Mondays I share liturgical writing focused on the Luke passages for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s scripture is Luke 18:1-18 a parable about persistence in prayer … set in what is called “the justice system.” … Continue reading

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