One Band, One Sound

One Band, One Sound

Philippians 2 (NRSVue) 1 If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3...
Fasting for Wholeness

Fasting for Wholeness

Isaiah 58 (NRSVue) 6 Is not this the fast that I choose:    to loose the bonds of injustice,    to undo the straps of the yoke,to let the oppressed go free,    and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry     and bring the homeless poor...
Under the Empire

Under the Empire

Exodus 1 (NIV) 8 Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. 9 “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. 10 Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war...
A Transformation of Trade

A Transformation of Trade

Matthew 4 (NRSVue) 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishers. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of...
A Trustworthy God

A Trustworthy God

Psalm 40 (NLT) 4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord,          who have no confidence in the proud          or in those who worship idols. Trust in God brings peace to the weary soul. Here are some questions for discussion: 1. “Happiness” in Psalm 40:4 is not...