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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year B

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Sharon Ely Pearson

A promise of wholeness 2 Kings 5:1-15 Psalm 30 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 God’s power to offer both healing and wholeness is witnessed through the stories of two lepers – Naaman in the Old Testament and the unnamed man … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 18, Year B

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Showing Compassion Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37 One of the statements we affirm in the Baptismal Covenant, with God’s help, is “to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 11, Year B

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Jesus’ compassion 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Jesus knows that a tough schedule leads to burnout, so he seeks a time and place where the disciples, after their training mission, can relax and rest (6:30-32). … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 8, Year B

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

God’s Power to Heal 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 Today we have two remarkable stories of healings by Jesus, one story told within the other. In both cases, the individuals involved have come to … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year B

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The power to heal Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Here at the beginning of history’s central event – the advent of Jesus Christ – Mark records the healing of a mother-in-law. Mark sandwiches this event … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year B

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Power over evil Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Jesus had the power to drive out evil from the lives of people. It today’s Gospel, we hear how Jesus and his disciples came to Capernaum, with Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Year C, Proper 23

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

God is faithful. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-11 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 Jesus encounters all kinds of people on his journeys. Those who are outsiders, outcasts, and at the lowest end of the social structure receive special attention from … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Year C, Proper 16

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Jesus brings God’s new covenant to the world Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 Today’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus healing a bent-over, crippled woman on the sabbath. Rather than rejoicing at the blessing received by the … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 7, Year C

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Overcoming Evil 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 The thread for today’s readings is the difficulty in overcoming evil forces. In the Old Testament lesson, the Prophet Elijah has been threatened with … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 5, Year C

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Life Out of Death 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) Psalm 146 Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 Today’s readings from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospel are well paired with one another. Elijah is shown as a miracle-working man of God. Following his … Continue reading →

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