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Give and Take
“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!” (Job 1:21b, LH)
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Two Birth Days
Introduction This is a homily I preached on Aug. 11, 2009, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., for the funeral of a charter member. Readings Job 19:23-27a Psalm 121 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:21-27 Message One of the curious traditions in the history of the Church is to recall to memory our forbearers in…
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Second Birth
Introduction This is a funeral homily I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Readings Job 19:23-27a Psalm 121 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:21-27 Message One of the curious traditions in the history of the Church is to recall to memory our forbearers in the faith on the day…
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Almighty Breath
“For the spirit of God has made me, the breath of the Almighty keeps me alive.” (Job 33:4, LH)
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Watch Your Step
“If my steps have turned out of the way, and my heart has followed my eyes, or any stain clings to my hands, Then may I sow but another eat of it, or may my planting be rooted up!” (Job 31:7-8, LH)