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2020-03-17T06:55:07-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – St. Patrick’s Prayer

Last updated on: March 17, 2020 at 6:55 am By Bruce Epperly

IV. St. Patrick’s Prayer Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down. Caught up in stocking up with groceries in preparation for the self-sequestering with my family, I forgot to buy traditional St. Patrick’s meal of corned beef and cabbage. Like a lot of you, I’m a little distracted these days. St.... Read more

2020-03-16T07:10:28-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic –

Last updated on: March 16, 2020 at 7:10 am By Bruce Epperly

III. ENDURING LOVE, NEW EVERY MORNING The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) The story is told of the night of the shooting stars. As they saw the falling stars, the villagers ran for their lives. They saw only destruction. “The sky is falling. We are doomed,”... Read more

2020-03-15T11:40:07-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Pandemic – Faith in the Fire

Last updated on: March 15, 2020 at 11:40 am By Bruce Epperly

Meditation Two – FAITH IN THE FURNACE King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up quickly. He said to his counselors, “Was it not three men that we threw bound into the fire?” They answered the king, “True, O king.” He replied, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the middle of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the fourth has the appearance of a god.” (Daniel 3:24-25) On Sunday morning, we will be joined in spirit, though... Read more

2020-03-14T05:02:22-04:00

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Faith in a Time of Crisis – Crisis and Opportunity in a Time of Pandemic

Last updated on: March 14, 2020 at 5:02 am By Bruce Epperly

This is the first of a daily meditation during this time in which churches and schools are closing and anxiety is in the air. God is with us. +++ I. CRISIS AND OPPORTUNITY I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of hands; for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) One version of... Read more

2020-03-11T20:10:45-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 22, 2020

Last updated on: March 11, 2020 at 8:10 pm By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 22, 2020 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 Today’s readings are full of twists and turns, theologically and spiritually. They invite us to look at the world and our beliefs with new eyes. They challenge glib theological reflection, including the bloviations of pastors who connect COVID-19 with divine judgment. In the reading from I Samuel, the unexpected child becomes a leader. In Psalm 23, we feel safe a... Read more

2020-03-07T15:12:57-05:00

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Process Theology, the Coronavirus, and the Challenge of World Loyalty

Last updated on: March 7, 2020 at 3:12 pm By Bruce Epperly

For theology to make a difference, it must be all-season. It must relate to concrete situations as well as abstract doctrines. Meaningful theology must address the headlines as well as encourage quiet moments of prayer, meditation, and worship, making it both heavenly minded and earthly good. Isaiah goes into the Temple during a time of national crisis, looking for a spiritual respite, and then encounters the Living God and receives a vocation to challenge the injustice and idolatry of his... Read more

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2020-03-06T06:29:52-05:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Third Sunday of Lent – March15, 2020

Last updated on: March 6, 2020 at 6:29 am By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary -The Third Sunday in Lent – March 15, 2025 Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11;. John 4:1-42 Today’s readings might be described as “grace in spite of ourselves.” While we were yet sinners, God sets into motion the healing process. When we doubt God, God gives us living waters. Our questions, and challenges, awaken new possibilities. God doesn’t demand perfection and even faith to reach out to us. God takes the initiative – and like a first... Read more

2020-03-06T06:27:07-05:00

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Last updated on: March 6, 2020 at 6:27 am By Bruce Epperly

2020-02-27T09:35:26-05:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary- The Second Sunday in Lent – March 8, 2020

Last updated on: February 27, 2020 at 9:35 am By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – The Second Sunday in Lent – March 8, 2020 Genesis 12:1-42; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5; 13-17; John 3:1-17 God’s call is universal and ubiquitous. God is still moving and speaking, and faithfulness to God invites us to be on the move, too! The story of Abraham’s call celebrates forward movement. Despite the brevity of the text and the absence of Sarah as an equal protagonist, the passage points to forward looking spirituality. With Abraham Joshua Heschel,... Read more

2020-02-23T16:53:54-05:00

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Ash Wednesday: A Boomer’s Reflections on Beauty and Mortality

Last updated on: February 23, 2020 at 4:53 pm By Bruce Epperly

Ash Wednesday: A Boomer’s Meditations on Beauty and Mortality Bruce G. Epperly For the past year, I have been interviewing retired pastors for my upcoming book on adventures in clergy retirement. Although I am now in the Medicare Generation, I often describe myself as being in midlife, provided I live to be 134! This September I will be attending my 50th high school reunion. I’m looking forward to it, but, oh my, we boomers from the class of 1970 have... Read more

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