Forgiveness and the Face of God

by | Aug 28, 2005 | Uncategorized

(next in the series Lessons in the Beginning) Texts on Sunday, August 28, 2005Genesis 33: 1-20;   Matthew 5: 43-48 I met a bright, open boy yesterday named Jacob. I told him I am a minister and that for some weeks, my church and I have been reading and learning from...

Constantly Greater Beings

by | Aug 21, 2005 | Uncategorized

(next in the series Lessons in the Beginning) Texts on Sunday, August 21, 2005Readings: Genesis 32: 3-30;  Philippians 2: 5-11 “I want you to write down your three earliest memories,” the psychologist said. My seminary training was almost over and the...

A Stone for a Pillow

by | Aug 7, 2005 | Uncategorized

(next in the series Lessons in the Beginning) Texts on Sunday, August 7, 2005Genesis 28: 6-7, 10-19a      Mark 6: 30-37a By deceiving his blind father, Jacob stole the blessing which rightfully belonged to his older brother Esau. Now, terrified of his brother’s...