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RevMerle: Musings and Mutterings on what I see God up to in this world.: RevMerle

Repent?? Is That Even Possible? Matthew 3:1-12

What to do with John? We hear from him every Advent season as he comes to us, a voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” I don’t think it is the “voice of one crying in the wilderness” part that befuddles us. […]

“Trouble Sleeping” Daniel 7:1-18

On this particular All Saints Sunday I find myself strangely drawn to the Old Testament lesson today, this story of Daniel and his “troubled sleep” and dreaming. Maybe it’s a bit of envy. As we light our candles today and bring to mind those loved ones who join in the great feast, we […]

“A God Who Spars.” Luke 18:1-8

“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” That’s what this parable is supposed to be about. The need to pray, and to not lose heart, but the parable itself is enough to make one wonder! It’s a difficult story to follow. A widow […]

“How Can We Get More?” Luke 17:5-10

“Increase our faith!” This is what the Disciples ask of Jesus today, which at first always seems like a noble and natural thing for which to ask. Jesus has just laid out in a series of rather difficult and challenging parables and teachings what it is that a follower of Jesus, one who is […]

“Unnoticed” Luke 16:19-31

Parables are meant to bother us and to make us think. That’s the whole reason Jesus uses them as a teaching tool and device. They speak with power. They confound the learned. They bring good news to the disenfranchised. Parables are meant to nag at you, make you scratch your head, […]

Sarah’s Sermons

The Long Game

Jeremiah has words of assurance this morning, for those with ears to hear. He speaks to a people who are scattered, driven away by evil rulers who did not care for them. He prophesies of the promised king,the heir of David, who will be attentive to the people and will defend and preserve them, so […]

Changing the Narrative

We are confronted with a difficult Gospel reading today. The Sadducees challenge Jesus on a question of how far marital authority extends under the law. Jesus points out to the Sadducees, and to us, how little we understand about the resurrection, if we think that the power structures we live under today will continue. Using the example handed to him, the example […]

Reading the Bible: What does it say (or not say) about LGBTQ+ people?

Week 3: The Bible What are “clobber passages?” 6 verses/passages that have traditionally been used by anti-LGBTQ+ Christians to “prove” that being anything other than straight, cisgender is “sinful” or “deviant” – important as allies to be armed against them. We talked about them only briefly. For more information, please see “UnClobbered” by Colby Martin. […]

“Your Faith Has Made You Well”

In the name of the God who makes us well, the Christ who suffers with us, and the Sprit who accompanies us. Amen. “Your faith has made you well.” In some ways, these may be some of the most problematic words Jesus speaks in the Gospels. Oh, don’t get me wrong – Jesus says and […]

Ally Training Week 2: Language and Bias

Acts 10:45-48a: the Holy Spirit has descended on the Gentiles The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing […]

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Stewardship Notes from the Pastor

Strategic Giving for Retirees Dana J. Holt People have been tithing for millennia. In Christian tradition, the aim of many is to give 10% of their household income to the church as offering to God. But how much should we give after we retire and don’t have a regular income from work anymore? And where … Continue reading Stewardship Notes from the Pastor

Study Opportunities in April

St. James offers a variety of options for adult learning and interaction, so take advantage of these that fit your schedule or interest. Adult Forums on Sunday Morning — “Living Into the Gospel.” For the season of Lent our Sunday Morning adult class will take the form of a dialogue with the preacher. The preacher … Continue reading Study Opportunities in April

Church in the World Notes

The Clay County Clothes Closet is the charity chosen by Church in the World Committee for the month of April April 7th and 14th have been designated “Undie Sundays”. Besides gifts of gently used clothing we’re asking for donations of NEW underwear and NEW Socks, all sizes from children’s to adult. Or, you can make … Continue reading Church in the World Notes

From the Intern

Our daffodils are about a day away from blooming. My favorite part about daffodils blooming is that it means that our tulips are next, and the magnolia trees are not far behind. I love the early spring flowers: the first real green of the year, the riot of color, the signs of new life and … Continue reading From the Intern

From the Pastor

“Enough” Problems. We have “enough” problems as a society right now, but I don’t mean that in the way that you probably think I do. I’m not talking about the number of problems, as in “enough, can’t take any more.” Oh we might have that too, but my mind is wandering elsewhere today. We have … Continue reading From the Pastor

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