Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Holy Gospel: April 28, 2013 (Year C)

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Steve Harper

Read:  John 13:31-35 Meditation:  “Show and Tell” E. Stanley Jones emphasized the fact that at the core of Christianity we find a person, not a philosophy–incarnation, not information. Jesus reveals this in today’s lesson.  “Love one another” is philosophy–good philosophy–something … Continue reading →

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Connections: God’s Calling

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Steve Harper

If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you know how important I think the word “vocation” is.  We live vocationally–that is, in response to God’s call. My good friend, and Episcopal priest, Rob Goodridge has … Continue reading →

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The Holy Gospel: April 21, 2013 (Year C)

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Steve Harper

Read:  John 10:22-30 Meditation:  “In Plain View” I hate to admit it, but sometimes I fail to see things that are right in front of me.  It can be my car keys or a pen I was writing with only … Continue reading →

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Connections: The Gathering Place

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Steve Harper

When a creative formational resource crosses my path, I want to share it with you. Such is the new “Gathering Place” series published by Wipf and Stock.  My longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Daryl Smith, originally envisioned the series, small-group … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Farewell to Bev Shea

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Steve Harper

Billy Graham was one of my main influencers in the early days of my Christian faith (and since), and that meant that the music ministry of George Beverly Shea was also. Learning of his death last evening, I felt (as … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Steve Harper

Today will be a “quieter” day than I figured it would be.  Jeannie found the notice of Brennan’s death (yesterday), and as soon as she told me, I felt an emptiness in my heart—the way I feel when someone has … Continue reading →

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The Holy Gospel: April 14, 2013 (Year C)

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Steve Harper

Read:  John 21:1-19 Meditation: “A Fresh Start” Thomas Merton writes in his Journal that Easter puts “a clean taste in your soul” (April 9, 1950).  It is our opportunity to make a fresh start.  Today’s lesson shows us how Peter … Continue reading →

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The Holy Gospel: April 7, 2013 (Year C)

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Steve Harper

Read:  John 20:19-31 Meditation: ” Believing Thomas” I think Thomas has received bad press.  Labeling him as “doubting Thomas” fails to read his story all the way to the end. The passages in the Gospel of John are written to … Continue reading →

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First Day: This ‘n That

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Steve Harper

Hello, Everyone! I have several things to share with you as we begin the month of April… (1) If you have followed Oboedire in 2013, you have probably noticed a lot of extra postings.  I go through “seasons” in my … Continue reading →

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