Prayers for the moment Thanksgiving reflection I have a vivid Thanksgiving memory that seems particularly relevant this year. My young family was living in Greenwood, South Carolina. I..
Prayers for the moment Editor’s note on Outlook coverage of overtures from Foothills Presbytery Formed following the 221st General Assembly, The Foothills Presbytery General Assembly Reform Group has taken on the task of seeking large-scale reform of..
Looking into the lectionary Christ the King Sunday – November 22, 2015 John 18:33-37; Revelation 1:4b-8 How did the story get to this place? What did Jesus do that was so offensive to the..
Prayers for the moment A prayer for Paris and all those reeling from violence How long, O Lord? How long until we see in each other your image and respond with joy rather than fear? How..
Looking into the lectionary 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 15, 2015 Proper 28 – 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Mark 13:1-8 It’s the end of the world as we know it… or is it? It sure..
Prayers for the moment Gratitude for our veterans I always know when it is graduation day at nearby Fort Jackson. There is a long line at the base gate and..
Looking into the lectionary 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 8, 2015 Proper 27 – Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44 What is this week’s text from Mark about? I know, I know, Scripture is..
Looking into the lectionary All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2015 Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 I didn’t watch the video. I didn’t want to see. Hearing was difficult enough. The..
Looking into the lectionary 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 25, 2015 Proper 25 – Mark 10:46-52 I had a strange dream last night. I dreamt that I was having eye surgery on behalf of..
Looking into the lectionary 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 18, 2015 Proper 24 – Mark 10:35-45 Jesus agrees to give James and John that which they request and the admonition “be careful what..