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See, Behold, Notice

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the cityContinue reading “See, Behold, Notice”

The Power to Change

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against myContinue reading “The Power to Change”

The Descent Into Solidarity

Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2So he summoned him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Give me an account of your management, because you cannot beContinue reading “The Descent Into Solidarity”

The Blessing of Disillusionment

“Then Job answered:2 ‘Today also my complaint is bitter;his hand is heavy despite my groaning.3 O that I knew where I might find him,that I might come even to his dwelling!4 I would lay my case before him,and fill my mouth with arguments.5 I would learn what he would answer me,and understand what he wouldContinue reading “The Blessing of Disillusionment”

God’s Walk in the Garden

They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’Continue reading “God’s Walk in the Garden”