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In the weeks at the end of November, the readings from Matthew’s gospel seem to offer the harsher side of Jesus’ teachings, and that makes me uncomfortable. I keep reminding us that parables are not to be read in isolation from the rest of what we learn from Jesus’ life and teachings, and they are not to be read literally. …
O God, It can be so easy to look away from the needs around me. I have so much to deal with of my own. Yet, you call me to see the needs of others. You ask me to notice their struggles and burdens, and to respond. Open my eyes to see your hurting children. Open my heart to reach …
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33and he will put the sheep at his …
In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about a man who left three of his servants in charge of large amounts of money while he was away on a trip. When he returned, he found that two of them had used the funds in trade and had increased the principal. One had kept the original amount safe by …
Break is finally here!! Hooray! Enjoy your time away from classes and the regular routine of life on campus! During break, Sunday morning worship services will continue as usual. Sunday lunch and Thursday Evening Worship and dinner afterward will be on hiatus from Friday, November 17th through Sunday, November 26th.
O God, Comfort me when I am afraid. Fill me with courage and wisdom. Help me see how to move forward. Help me not to be immobilized by possibilities I want to avoid. Move me ahead in hope and trust in myself and in you. Amen. fear | Jesus tells the parable of the talents
Sunday Evening Survey – Share your thoughts! With the end of the 6 pm Alternative Worship Service, we are exploring other possibilities for campus ministry programs or events on Sunday evenings and we’d like your input! HERE’S THE LINK! Whether your Sunday evenings are usually filled with all the school work you didn’t finish earlier in the weekend, binge-watching a …
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 14“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, …
In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids who are awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. His arrival will kick off the wedding feast, a grand party where the whole community will feast and celebrate the marriage. The bridesmaids take lamps to greet the bridegroom with light, but he is delayed and they all nap for …
O God, When I am running low, refill me with your light. Empower me to live the kind of love you call me to. Strengthen me to have compassion and to forgive. Move me to welcome and include others. Guide me to seek justice and peace in my life and the world. Help me reflect your blessings to the world. …
