5 Lent C—3/13/16 Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-18 Pr. Scott Kramer Imagine yourself taking a walk this afternoon with a friend. After worship, you set out through the neighborhood. Looking around you, you say, “Wow! Look at the magnolias, the azaleas, the daffodils, the camellias, the cherry trees, the plum trees, the hyacinths, the forsythias—all in bloom! Look at the color! And oh, the fragrance! Not only that, but as of today we have an extra hour of daylight. … [Read more...]
Time for Love
Julia Stewart Memorial 1 Corinthians 13 1/3/14 Earlier this week Amie texted me: If you have about an hour of time… I recommend reading through all the journal entries in CaringBridge. Many of you who gather this day have been part of that amazing online community of support. August 29, 2012. Amie writes: “I asked Julia if she would like some lunch. Julia replied, I don’t have time for this.” It wasn’t the only time she said those words. I don’t have time for this. That … [Read more...]
The Power of Gratitude (1)
Yesterday marked the beginning of Advent, a season of waiting. But fighting the human impulse toward instant gratification isn't easy. This New York Times article seems to be about how to resist seasonal impulse buying but it's more than that. It's about the power of gratitude: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/23/opinion/sunday/with-holiday-shopping-willpower-isnt-enough.html?_r=0http:// … [Read more...]