The Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 What are your thoughts about the following statements in regard to Jewish people? Jews stick together more than other Americans. In business, Jews go out of … Continue reading →

The Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 33; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9 A father runs alongside a daughter keeping his hand on her shoulder as she learns to ride a bike. A hand reaches out to hold the … Continue reading →

The First Sunday of Lent Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 David Shannon wrote a children’s book entitled, “No, David!”* David’s mom always said…No David! Don’t write on the wall with crayons, David! Don’t stand on a … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday Joel 2: 12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:20; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 “return to me…with your whole heart…” There are many shades to returning. Dorothy realizes she is home from Technicolor Oz back to sepia coloured Kansas. Her journey … Continue reading →