Blog, Episode 4, Way Out of No Way
I specifically procrastinated this week so that I could hi-five myself with words on this post. Is that bad? Don’t answer that. Today is my one-year anniversary of sharing an organ with another person. A year ago today, I donated my kidney to my friend, Jen. And I...
Blog, Episode 4, Way Out of No Way
Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-29 Deliverance For the past three weeks, we have been exploring how God has engaged God’s people in a relationship. Working in and through ordinary, imperfect people, to accomplish miraculous things, God is constantly renewing creation,...
Blog, Episode 4, Way Out of No Way
In his book, Born to Kvetch, Michael Wex tells the joke about an old Jewish man on a train complaining to everyone and no one, “Oy, am I thoisty,” repeated every thirty seconds. On the fourth “oy,” a man gets us and goes to fetch some water....
Blog, Episode 3, Way Out of No Way
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23 Over the last two weeks we’ve considered two biblical stories, looking for clues regarding how God “makes a way out of no way” in our lives and in our world. In the story of Noah and The Flood, we are challenged to “bow before God’s...
Blog, Episode 3, Way Out of No Way
“The blessing is understanding what the lesson is.” – Bishop John Selders The story of Joseph reminds me of the holiday movie, It’s A Wonderful Life. George Bailey just needs to be reminded of his impact and purpose is. My friend has breast cancer. She’s recuperating...
Blog, Episode 3, Way Out of No Way
Our third grandchild is on her way, ready to enter the world any day now. Through the wonders of modern technology we are able to follow the progress from 500 mills away. That same social media brings reports of all the aches and pains of pregnancy so we are not...
Blog, Episode 2, Way Out of No Way
Beyond the Rainbow Last week the story of Noah and The Flood served as a springboard for exploring the question of whether or not we can trust a God who allows great evil in the world. We found that the covenant God makes with Noah and the human race, symbolized by...
Blog, Episode 1, Way Out of No Way
Narrative Lectionary: Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15 A Way Out of Now Way The major claim made – and supported – by this series is that God is able to make a way through dark times when we’ve lost all hope of finding a way forward ourselves. The phrase “a way out of no way”...
Blog, Episode 2, Way Out of No Way
Pop quiz (Open book, feel free to use your Bibles): Which of the following demonstrates the blessing of God? A. This $10.5 million House (17,000 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 elevators, 5 wood burning fireplaces, 1 bedroom guest house & pool house) ...
Blog, Episode 1, Way Out of No Way
The story of Noah’s Ark always comes to mind when I wipe down our chalkboard menu. As I wipe a clean slate, I’m reviewing what menu items were winners, what the kids liked, and what never happened because of our schedule, and what was an epic culinary...
