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Category Archives: Ancient Wisdom
Ancient Wisdom: June 15, 2014
I am in a “less is more” phase with respect to the Oboedire blog and my Facebook pages. So…for the rest of the Summer, I will not write the weekly “Ancient Wisdom” lectionary meditations. Pre-scheduled Oboedire writings will continue each … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: June 8, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Numbers 11-24-30 Meditation: “Distributing the Spirit” Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we often call “the birthday of the church.” Our minds go immediately to Acts 2, as we recall the Spirit’s being poured out on everyone in the … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: June 1, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 1:6-14 Meditation: “Ready for Whatever” The question of the disciples was exactly what we’d expect them to ask. Their Jewish understanding of the Messiah as one who would restore the Davidic Kingdom had revived in them following Jesus’ … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: May 25, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 17:22-31 Meditation: A Manual for Our Witness” The account of Paul’s visit to Athens provides an outline for the way we should engage non-Christian people, no matter where they are. First, Paul took the time to get to … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: May 18, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 7:55-60 Meditation: “Covering Our Ears” Stephen was stoned because the angry crowd covered their ears (v 57). It was all over after that. It still is. When we stop listening, we stop relating. When we stop listening, we … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: May 11, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 2:42-47 Meditation: “Off To A Good Start” On the basis of repentance and baptism, the first Christians set about establishing the foundation for their life together. Over time, they added other features. But we are fortunate to see … Continue reading
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Ancient Wisdom: May 4, 2014 (Year A)
Read: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Meditation: “Where It Begins” There may have been a million people in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. As the story reveals (2:7-11), people from all over the world were there. And when Peter finished his … Continue reading
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