Monthly Archives: February 2013

Lectionary thoughts — Too bad Jesus can’t take his own advice

Posted on February 25, 2013 by ftimothymoore

Third Sunday in Lent – March 3, 2013 Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; I Corinthians 10:1-13 & Luke 13:1-9 Good advice is easier to give than to live… even for Jesus. In the second part of the gospel reading Jesus tells … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent 2013 | Tagged angry Jesus, Isaiah 55:1-9, lectionary, Luke 13:1-9, prejudice, righteous anger, stereotypes | 1 Comment

Is it that dangerous to play Solar System dodgeball?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by ftimothymoore

Is playing dodgeball in the universe a dangerous game? Last week asteroid DA14 passed within 17,000 miles of Earth. While the earth was never in danger by this asteroid half the size of a football field, and the earth’s gravity … Continue reading →

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Lectionary thoughts — Where’s your city of unrealized potential?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ftimothymoore

Second Sunday in Lent – February 24, 2013 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1 & Luke 13:31-35 Few words are more haunting than unrealized potential. In the reading from Genesis, the LORD promises Abraham as many descendants as there … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent 2013 | Tagged Genesis 15: 1-18, God's promises, lectionary, Lent, Luke 13:31-35, potential | 1 Comment

How do you celebrate Mardi Gras & Ash Wednesday?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by ftimothymoore

How do you celebrate both Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday? Isn’t it easier to celebrate one or the other? To be either religious or a reveler? To party or to pray with neither infringing on the other? To be a … Continue reading →

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Lectionary thoughts — What do temptations teach you?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by ftimothymoore

First Sunday in Lent – February 17, 2013 Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13, & Luke 4:1-13 What do your temptations teach you? The First Sunday in Lent begins with the traditional story of Jesus’ temptations. His 40-day fast … Continue reading →

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Is every birthday a Happy Birthday?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ftimothymoore

Is every birthday, a Happy Birthday? The clock started another year for me today. 51 is the number I’ll carry for next 12 months. In a few months my children will cross 15. So, this will be the year of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged aging, Al Gore, apocalyptic, eschatology, happy birthday, Is the End Near?, middle age, The Future, the world is ending | 4 Comments

Lectionary thoughts — Sometimes it’s best to say nothing

Posted on February 2, 2013 by ftimothymoore

Transfiguration Sunday – February 10, 2013 Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; II Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-43 When you don’t know what to say, maybe it’s best not to say anything. We should cut Peter some slack. Luke leaves out Mark’s … Continue reading →

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