Selected by Dan Clendenin Joshua Sylvester (1563–1618) The Father ALPHA and Omega, God alone: Eloi, My God, the Holy-One; Whose Power is Omnipotence: Whose Wisedome is Omni-science: Whose Beeing is All Soveraigne Blisse: 5 Whose Worke Perfection’s Fulnesse is; Under All things, not under-cast; Over All things, not over-plac’t; Within All things, not there included; Without All things, not…

By Dan Clendenin From Our Archives Dan Clendenin, Questions Not Answered: “Follow Me” (2011); Debie Thomas, God in the Dock (2014); and Debie Thomas, Words Are Not Enough (2020). For Sunday October 1, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Exodus 17:1–7 or Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 Psalm 78:1–4, 12 –16 or Psalm 25:1–9 Philippians 2:1–13 Matthew…

By Michael Fitzpatrick From Our Archive Debie Thomas, “Unpacking Forgiveness” (2020); Dan Clendenin, “Never Judge, Always Forgive” (2017) and “Accept One Another: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant” (2014). For Sunday September 17, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Exodus 14:19–31 or Genesis 50:15–21 Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11,20–21 or Psalm 103:(1–7), 8–13 Romans 14:1–12 Matthew…

By Dan Clendenin From Our Archives Dan Clendenin, A Question From Dietrich Bonhoeffer (2011); and Debie Thomas, The Beloved Community (2020). For Sunday September 10, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Exodus 12:1–14 or Ezekiel 33:7–11 Psalm 149 or Psalm 119:33–40 Romans 13:8–14 Matthew 18:15–20 This Week’s Essay A few weeks ago my…

Selected by Dan Clendenin Wendell Berry I Know That I Have Life “I know that I have life only insofar as I have love. I have no love except it come from Thee. Help me, please, to carry this candle against the wind.” Wendell Berry (born 1934) is a poet, novelist, cultural critic, environmental activist, and Kentucky farmer. The author of more than fifty books, he is the recipient of the National Humanities Medal and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent book is The Need to Be Whole (2022).

By Dan Clendenin From Our Archives Debie Thomas, Losing and Saving (2020); Dan Clendenin, Moses and the Burning Bush (2017); and The “Sweet Miracle of Our Empty Hands” (2014). For Sunday September 3, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Exodus 3:1–15 or Jeremiah 15:15–21 Psalm 105:1–6, 23–26, 45c or Psalm 26:1–8 Romans 12:9–21 Matthew 16:21–28…

By Dan Clendenin But What About You? By Dan Clendenin. Posted 20 August 2023. From Our Archives Debie Thomas, But What Do You Think? (2020); and Dan Clendenin, Yes and No (2017). For Sunday August 27, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Exodus 1:8–2:10 or Isaiah 51:1–6 Psalm 124 or Psalm 138 Romans 12:1–8 Matthew 16:13–20 This…

By Michael Fitzpatrick From Our Archive Debie Thomas, “Out on the Water” (2020); Dan Clendenin, “God Meant it for Good” (2017) and “Listening for God’s Love” (2014). For Sunday August 13, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28 or 1 Kings 19:9–18 Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45b or Psalm 85:8–13 Romans 10:5–15 Matthew 14:22–33…

By Michael Fitzpatrick From Our Archive Debie Thomas, “Is It Good News Yet?” (2020); Dan Clendenin, “Send Her Away!” (2017) and “God’s Mercy On Us All” (2014). For Sunday August 20, 2023 Lectionary Readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) Genesis 45:1–15 or Isaiah 56:1,6–8 Psalm 133 or Psalm 67 Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32 Matthew 15: (10–20)…