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2020-04-17T04:25:19-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – Got Doubt?

Last updated on: April 17, 2020 at 4:25 am By Bruce Epperly

XXXV. GOT DOUBT (4/17) But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and... Read more

2020-04-16T15:26:27-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Third Sunday of Easter – April 26, 2020

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 3:26 pm By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Third Sunday of Easter – April 26,2020 Acts 2, 14a, 23-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; I Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 For people most likely sheltering in place, today’s scriptures are about movement, reminding us that movement can be spiritual and ethical as well as physical. We are challenged to take journeys without distance and to use our sheltering in place as an opportunity for spiritual adventure. Today’s reading highlights the Emmaus Walk. It could be titled, “Let’s... Read more

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2020-04-16T06:03:59-04:00

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FAITH IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC – IN THE BREAKING OF BREAD

Last updated on: April 16, 2020 at 6:03 am By Bruce Epperly

XXXIV. IN THE BREAKING OF BREAD (4/16) As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were... Read more

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2020-04-15T05:47:18-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – On the Road with Jesus

Last updated on: April 15, 2020 at 5:47 am By Bruce Epperly

XXXIII. ON THE ROAD WITH JESUS (4/16) While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. (Matthew 24: 15-16) On Easter day, two followers of Jesus are heading home. They have heard the news of the resurrection but are still in a state of shock. Resurrection turns everything upside down. Resurrection challenges our images of the human adventure. Resurrection shows that life is more powerful than death... Read more

2020-04-14T06:04:51-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – Breathe on Me Breath of God

Last updated on: April 14, 2020 at 6:04 am By Bruce Epperly

XXXII. BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD (4/15) After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:20-22) On Easter night, Jesus’ followers were sheltering in place for fear of the... Read more

2020-04-13T05:36:33-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – I Come to the Garden Alone

Last updated on: April 13, 2020 at 5:36 am By Bruce Epperly

XXXI. I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE (4/14) Jesus said to her “Mary.” (John 20:16) Virtually every month when I ask for favorite hymns, “In the Garden” is a request. We can identify these words with the death of a loved one, parent, or friend: “I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still is on the roses, and the voice I hear falling on my ear, the son of God discloses, and he walks with me and... Read more

2020-04-12T05:14:29-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – Every Morning is Easter Morning

Last updated on: April 12, 2020 at 5:14 am By Bruce Epperly

XXVIX. EVERY MORNING IS EASTER MORNING (4/ 12) “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, he has risen.” (Luke 24:5) Our world is filled with death. Of course, there is nothing new about this. The mortality rate is 100%. Thousands of people die every day from cancer, heart disease, and flu. But this pandemic is different. It seems out of control, having emerged in our experience less than six months ago. We are... Read more

2020-04-11T06:19:11-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic: Holy Saturday

Last updated on: April 11, 2020 at 6:19 am By Bruce Epperly

XXVIII. HOLY SATURDAY: LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY (4/11) And so because it was the Jewish day of preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. (John 19:42) We are living in Holy Saturday these days, and for the foreseeable future. The pandemic has not fully peaked and we know it will be with us for the indefinite future. Those who thought church doors would open for Easter have re-dated to the end of the month and perhaps beyond. Deep... Read more

2020-04-10T16:43:28-04:00

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Easter – When We Most Need a Resurrection

Last updated on: April 10, 2020 at 4:43 pm By Bruce Epperly

Easter – When We Most Need a Resurrection! This year in North America, Easter feels different. This year, there will no sunrise services, trumpets, lilies, bonnets, new suits and dresses. There will no joyful hugs and triumphant hymns in our sanctuary. We have been shaken out of our North American complacency. Our assumptions and illusions have been dashed by the realities of the Coronavirus. No willful pastor can defeat Coronavirus by holding Easter services. We don’t expect the virus to... Read more

2020-04-10T06:09:43-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – Good Friday Reflection

Last updated on: April 10, 2020 at 6:09 am By Bruce Epperly

XXVII. GOD IS WITH US IN OUR PAIN (4/10) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) Truly, there is nothing good about good Friday. There is nothing good about this pandemic. Suffering, death, poverty, isolation are evils that we try to avoid at almost any cost. There is nothing good about abandonment on the cross. And, yet, God uses the cross as the pathway to resurrection. While I don’t believe Jesus was destined to die, I... Read more

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