Tag: Violence
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Nice Jesus, Mean Jesus
New Day Sermon Pentecost 10 Sometimes Jesus’ words seem almost too difficult to accept. Today we wrestle with some of those words and consider how we see in them a reminder that even when Jesus seems harsh, he is speaking to us in love.
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A Little Bit of Peace
New Day Sermon Pentecost 18 In the midst of violence and turmoil we may wonder, “What can I do? Where can I find a little bit of peace?”
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Out of the Depths
EMAIL DEVOTIONAL WEEK OF Pentecost 17 Out of the depths I cry to you; O Lord God, hear me calling. Incline your ear to my distress in spite of my rebelling. Do not regard my sinful deeds. Send me the grace my spirit needs; without it I am nothing. (ELW Hymn 600) Like you, I find myself conflicted. I am admittedly…