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Like a Shepherd
Occasion This is a homily for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2009, based upon the day’s readings from Jeremiah, Psalms, and Mark. Prayer Let us pray… “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation[s] of [our] heart[s] be acceptable to you, O LORD, [our] rock and [our] redeemer.” Amen. (Psalm 19:14, NRSV)…
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Healing and Life
“He sent forth his word to heal them and saved their life from the grave.” (Psalm 107:20, LH)
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God’s Perspective
“To your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday, come and gone, no more than a watch in the night.” (Psalm 90:4, LH)
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What to Wear
“You are mighty, O Lord, and truth is your garment.” (Psalm 89:8b,LH)
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In the End…
Occasion This is a homily for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 12, 2009, based upon the day’s Gospel, Mark 6:14-29. Prayer Let us pray… “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation[s] of [our] heart[s] be acceptable to you, O LORD, [our] rock and [our] redeemer.” Amen. (Psalm 19:14, NRSV) Homily One of…
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When We Fall
“The Lord supports all who fall and raises all who are bowed down.” (Psalm 145:14, LH)
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One to Trust
“I count on you, O Lord; it is you, Lord God, who will answer.” (Psalm 38:15, LH)
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A Good Path
Introduction The Congregation Council at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., where I am serving as interim pastor, opens its monthly meetings with devotions. These are the thoughts for the July meeting. Reading Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those…
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Trust in God
“Commit your life to the Lord, trust in him and he will act….” (Psalm 37:5, LH)
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Great Goodness
“How great is the goodness, Lord, that you keep for those who fear you….” (Psalm 31:19, LH)