tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post665857665571035352..comments2023-11-03T05:46:44.728-04:00Comments on RevGalBlogPals: Tuesday Lectionary Leanings: Traveling Light EditionStephanie Anthony/She Revhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10089531643725874239noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-58768435353521427462007-07-06T15:12:00.000-04:002007-07-06T15:12:00.000-04:00Such good ideas -- I like the idea of traveling li...Such good ideas -- I like the idea of traveling light. I don't remember if I read this or thought this or what -- but what struck me was that Jesus told them not to carry things that run out (Money) or wear out (shoes) but the one thing we have that will not run out or wear out -- the Word of God. We are to proclaim Peace and Kingdom -- You can't wear peace out and the Kingdom of God is something that is really eternal.<BR/><BR/>And I'm thinking of the people in the pews who are going "I can't do that! I can't go evangelize/participate in mission." It's important to affirm ministries that don't seem like "ministries" -- like the man who is always checking up on the church light bulbs or the woman who makes sure that the food pantry stays organized. Even those actions are proclaiming the Kingdom and speaking Peace.Theresa Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134175277230355640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-9145228537540320702007-07-06T12:26:00.000-04:002007-07-06T12:26:00.000-04:00am literally stopped in my tracks, more cows than ...am literally stopped in my tracks, more cows than people. Thank you for sending to that post by Sarah. <BR/>Wow.revkjarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516266924883899536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-84779739083986759042007-07-04T15:42:00.000-04:002007-07-04T15:42:00.000-04:00You're right. WOW. I need to read it again.You're right. WOW. I need to read it again.Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-34509362687556798602007-07-04T11:37:00.000-04:002007-07-04T11:37:00.000-04:00Holy Cow ... reading twice ... chills ... indeed! ...Holy Cow ... reading twice ... chills ... indeed! thank you for sharing this MC!Rev SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661507940053055640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-48344794614296056692007-07-04T10:17:00.000-04:002007-07-04T10:17:00.000-04:00umm... holy cow... i just read the featured articl...umm... holy cow... i just read the <A HREF="http://www.journeywithjesus.net/Essays/20070702JJ.shtml" REL="nofollow">featured article on textweek</A>... and then i read it again out loud to my husband- total chills- twice. somehow i don't want to write a sermon after that... i just want to preach that... but it's probably not right for my context, still...more cows than peoplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848597902402114593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-52193037679612051122007-07-04T09:47:00.000-04:002007-07-04T09:47:00.000-04:00oh boy do you all rock! i'm hoping to write my se...oh boy do you all rock! i'm hoping to write my sermon this morning as we have lots of prep to do for a mission trip next week followed by four weeks of vacation/study leave and my sister is coming in town to visit. lots of <I>packing</I> to do! <BR/><BR/>i briefly thought about the "packing light" angle when studying monday... and i think it might be just the thing. diane i love your idea... but as i will be literally packing several bags for several different purposes, I don't know about packing a bag for preaching purposes too, but maybe...<BR/><BR/>i find the urgency in the gospel text also fascinating- the "talk to no one" bit- i may bring that in. <BR/><BR/>is it legitimate to not touch "I saw Satan fall like lightning" ? Though perhaps on a week of fireworks that would be a missed opportunity.more cows than peoplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848597902402114593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-5840038001728574992007-07-04T09:26:00.000-04:002007-07-04T09:26:00.000-04:00In my lectionary discussion group yesterday, I tal...In my lectionary discussion group yesterday, I talked about my own tendency to "travel light" emotionally. I tend to be very wary of forming deep bonds, lest I need to make a quick getaway.<BR/><BR/>This seems to be the opposite of what Jesus is asking the 70 to do. He is asking them to stay in one place long enough to get to know the ones showing hospitality.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324456402703897094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-10651909808934215502007-07-04T00:24:00.000-04:002007-07-04T00:24:00.000-04:00Wow, great stuff here. This is my last Sunday bef...Wow, great stuff here. This is my last Sunday before vacation as well (I leave next Wed) and so I like the connection between that and packing light (which I am never wont to do anyway).<BR/><BR/>Plus I have a wedding Friday and a funeral Saturday, so any help I can get for Sunday is extremely welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-50071056396679118432007-07-03T21:27:00.000-04:002007-07-03T21:27:00.000-04:00yes, that's what I mean, and "healing" is a short-...yes, that's what I mean, and "healing" is a short-hand for whatever that is...Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-8608330903312037992007-07-03T20:46:00.000-04:002007-07-03T20:46:00.000-04:00diane, I like your three points. especially that t...diane, I like your three points. especially that take on healing, let the gospel speak for itself, is that what you're saying? 'cuz I get that....Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-28472743248598247262007-07-03T17:49:00.000-04:002007-07-03T17:49:00.000-04:00Mompriest -- go ahead and use whatever you like! ...Mompriest -- go ahead and use whatever you like! At the time I was working on preaching with notes instead of a manuscript so I thought having props would help. I recall I got quite a chuckle when I took out some extremely heavy theological books. Also cans of soup (depend on the hospitality of others...)<BR/><BR/>there's a fair amount of extraneous mat'l re: my own missionary experience, but my three points of mission ended up being<BR/><BR/>1. listening (i.e. sharing a meal and receiving others' hospitality and learning from them)<BR/>2. healing -- the power of the gospel w/out words, in actions<BR/>3. proclaiming, "the kingdom has drawn near," .. the last thing we do is say somethingDiane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-72528895146293007802007-07-03T17:48:00.000-04:002007-07-03T17:48:00.000-04:00I'm not preaching but decided to open pulpit again...I'm not preaching but decided to open pulpit again on the blog and share some thoughts. But then I looked at the lectionary.<BR/><BR/>I'm so out of practice ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-67037932008746818042007-07-03T16:19:00.000-04:002007-07-03T16:19:00.000-04:00We are doing Naaman here...taking what I would cal...We are doing Naaman here...taking what I would call the "traditional" approach: people with positions of power are blinded to what God is doing, while the lowly are the ones who know where true power is to be found. Sometimes we can only find healing by allowing our sense of power to be broken. I have a feeling SP might try to say something about this relating not just to individuals but to systems and nations, etc.<BR/>Good times at RCLPC...Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838436991138846332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-17365122690030996992007-07-03T15:43:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:43:00.000-04:00ohhh, Husker! That's what brings everything toget...ohhh, Husker! That's what brings everything together. Thanks!Muthah+https://www.blogger.com/profile/10589837671378205837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-56109350302949541512007-07-03T15:19:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:19:00.000-04:00The beauty I see here is in Jesus' instructions. ...The beauty I see here is in Jesus' instructions. When they come to a town, they aren't to go about converting...they are to proclaim "peace". Shalom. Wholeness, healing, restoration, community...everything that wonderful word entails. Then they are to PRACTICE shalom. Eating and drinking with those of the town. Community. Healing the sick. Wholeness. Restoration. <BR/><BR/>Only THEN are they to proclaim the nearness of the kingdom of God. <BR/><BR/>Let them see the kingdom in action, then when they're wondering what's going on, let them know who you're following and who you're serving.<BR/><BR/>I think I'm going to have the congregation listen to Ken Medema's song "The Call" from his "Start Something" album.<BR/><BR/>The lyrics can be found <A HREF="http://www.kenmedema.com/musings/18.asp" REL="nofollow">here (you'll need to scroll to the bottom of the page.</A>LutheranHuskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982382351776657088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-80227828650330991402007-07-03T15:14:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:14:00.000-04:00Hi Friends,I am with those who are preaching on th...Hi Friends,<BR/><BR/>I am with those who are preaching on the 2 Kings passage today. I preached on it the last time the lectionary cycled 'round, but I feel a new take coming on. A key piece: it is a slave who brings the crucial information to Naaman. Another key piece: Naaman is healed even though he is not one of the "chosen." So... it's shaping up to be all about the "least of these," the unexpected, God's big tent.<BR/><BR/>At least that's how I'm thinking today. Also, want to bring in the Psalm... just such a beautiful expression of gratitude. <BR/><BR/>Peace and Blessings,<BR/><BR/>MagsMagdalene6127https://www.blogger.com/profile/11036211735489393308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-70206664522753481192007-07-03T15:05:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:05:00.000-04:00I am being Lutheran too and the Isaiah passage doe...I am being Lutheran too and the Isaiah passage doesn't thrill me even tho it is full of female imagery. I would love to preach on Namaan but the congregation really needs to hear about discipleship during an interim.<BR/><BR/>I have kicked the dust off too many times to not know the damage of that on the bystanders. I am not willing to address that. But I think that it is time to talk about the intentionality and inclusion that are part of discipleship.<BR/><BR/>I want to talk about the 72 being represetative of the "nations" in the time of Jesus, that Christianity is about proselytizing and including those from different ways of life to know the peace of God-- Unlike the Jews of Jerusalem who wanted those who were welcome in the Temple to be only those who were Jewish in the strictest sense.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The other issue is what does it mean to be missionaries in the world today? What does it mean for someone in a Muslim country or a country in Africa where there is competition between Islam and Christianity, to be a Christian as opposed to being a Muslim? <BR/><BR/>The issue sort of develops as to what are real faith differences and what is cultural differences that keep us from cherishing the faith of Islam or other Christians even?<BR/><BR/>I have a sneaking suspicion that I may get into trouble with this tactic.Muthah+https://www.blogger.com/profile/10589837671378205837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-2800542479178925522007-07-03T15:04:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:04:00.000-04:00Incidentally, here's a wonderful post I discovered...Incidentally, here's a wonderful post I discovered on "baptizatus sum":<BR/><BR/>http://blog.higherthings.org/madre/article/418.html?month=9&year=2006LutheranHuskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982382351776657088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-42966484711242343972007-07-03T15:02:00.000-04:002007-07-03T15:02:00.000-04:00Tom--thanks! I had the "soom" down, but wasn't su...Tom--thanks! I had the "soom" down, but wasn't sure of the right syllable to accent on "bapteezatoos". =) appreciate the help!<BR/><BR/>HotCup--LOL...good one! Which reminds me, I still need to write my letter to the Omaha Royals...grrrrr...LutheranHuskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982382351776657088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-21028397558757162742007-07-03T14:51:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:51:00.000-04:00Hey Hey... there are some good ideas here! Momprie...Hey Hey... there are some good ideas here! Mompriest- thanks for the thoughts it's pushing me too. I just wrapped up writing a funeral sermon - so now I can switch gears and hopefully concentrate a bit more fully.<BR/><BR/>LutheranHusker - so the mascot story could be a cozy down home opening to your sermon cuz a fuzzy mascot shoulda been like a lamb but he was a wolf!Hot Cup Lutheranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125425492709186198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-65070212192813654322007-07-03T14:50:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:50:00.000-04:00We're struggling with a serious "theology of scarc...We're struggling with a serious "theology of scarcity" problem round here. Its coloring every decision we makes. IF I were preaching (the congregation is probably very happy I am not) I'd be juxtaposing that sort of thinking against Jesus' instructions to the 70 he sends out.Josephine-https://www.blogger.com/profile/12328106972076348785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-14477718167673690392007-07-03T14:49:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:49:00.000-04:00Hi friends, I'm grateful for the wonderful give an...Hi friends, I'm grateful for the wonderful give and take of ideas here.<BR/><BR/>I've been a little re-routed in my attention today by some friends who are in distress and need of prayer, so if you don't see me around much that might be why.<BR/><BR/>You could pray, too. Let's just remember all who are hurting.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324456402703897094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-77080078428731291312007-07-03T14:41:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:41:00.000-04:00Bahpteezahtoos SoomBahpteezahtoos SoomTom in Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154434042794825551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-34911917423727548402007-07-03T14:34:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:34:00.000-04:00Well, Sr. Pastor is on vacation this week, so the ...Well, Sr. Pastor is on vacation this week, so the new youth director (me) is doing the preaching on Sunday.<BR/><BR/>Diane--I love your idea too? May I borrow it as well? Except instead of my baptismal certificate, I have a faded piece of cardstock with the words "Baptizatus Sum" on it that my mentor in campus ministry gave me as part of a sermon illustration some years ago.<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm....maybe the congregation needs little cards of their own to take with them... <BR/><BR/>Though I've certainly read and written the phrase, and know its meaning, I admit it's one I've never said out loud in the original Latin. As a point of clarification...how does one pronounce "Baptizatus Sum?" I'd hate to use it as a sermon lynchpin and go about mispronouncing it! =)<BR/><BR/>Thanks in advance--I don't preach often, but when I do, I know this site is such a great repository of ideas.LutheranHuskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982382351776657088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14710344.post-55172679784601541072007-07-03T14:29:00.000-04:002007-07-03T14:29:00.000-04:00Hot Cup: I just read this piece in John Shea's "Th...Hot Cup: I just read this piece in John Shea's "The Spiritual Wisdom of the Gospels for Christian Preachers and Teachers: (Year C) and thought of your recent post about antiques:<BR/><BR/>in a reflection on shifting to lay leadership and ministry he says, "The contemporary situation is so different from this first-century text...both are focused on the same existential situation that arises with the reality of living in time. How do we pass on what is valuable to the next generation in a way that they will take on the responsiblity of passing it on to the generation after them?"<BR/><BR/>Isn't this the real question of meaningful minstry and leadership and, even, Christianity, today?<BR/><BR/>he goes on to give an example of being relational with the past, present, and future, a "holding of hands." Our historical connections become a part of who we are now. <BR/><BR/>and, the disciples return with joy, a joy that comes from connectedness with God, with Jesus, with others, with self.<BR/><BR/>Don't know if this reflection helps anyone, but it's pushing me a bit...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.com