Encountering the text: In rather polite, middle-of-the-road mainline Protestantism, we don’t talk much about judgment. How often do we speak of even the possibility of a… read more

COLOR Green SCRIPTURE READINGS Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44  THEME IDEAS “Unless it is the Lord who builds the house, the… read more

From a Child's Point of View All of today's texts deal with serving God. Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25. This is a story appreciated by children who are learning to make… read more

Choosing Faith Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 If the truth be told, all life involves choice. M. Scott Peck's best-selling book is titled The Road Less Traveled. We know too well why… read more

for Nov. 9, 2014 Lectionary: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 ________________________________________________________ CALLS TO… read more