Category Archives: Lectionary

Holy Trinity Sunday

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sue Edison-Swift

It crosses my mind every almost every Holy Trinity Sunday: The Associated Church Press convention at Kanuga Retreat Center in Hendersonville, NC. Held in 1990-something, this small gathering was a mountaintop experience in many ways. I remember being one of … Continue reading →

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Believing Thomas

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Sue Edison-Swift

An Easter devotion based on John 20:1-29 On that first Easter day, we are told in the Gospel of John, Peter and another disciple visited the empty tomb and returned home, “for they did not yet understand” (John 20:9). Mary … Continue reading →

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Hope-full

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sue Edison-Swift

The prophet Jeremiah sent the exiles in Babylon a letter from God. It said Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the ______ Person

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

Based on the Gospel lesson for October 14, 2012 Mark 10:17–27 as a Gospel dialog Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved… (“Amazing Grace,” st. 2) The Gospel, we’re told, afflicts the comfortable and comforts … Continue reading →

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Loaves + Fish = God’s math

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

In the story of Jesus feeding the multitude as told in the Gospel of John (6:1-14), Jesus asks Philip a test question: “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” Philip, looks over the crowd, calculates supply and … Continue reading →

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Tempted

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

Fat Tuesday is the New Year’s Eve of Lent. Many faithful believers are having one last hurrah before “giving up” (chocolate, Facebook) or “adding on” (mid-week worship, devotional walking) during the 40-day journey with Jesus to the cross. Some of … Continue reading →

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It is good, Lord, to be here

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

The last Sunday before the season of Lent begins, many congregations observe the Transfiguration of Our Lord—the mountaintop high for Jesus and three of his disciples—as told in  Mark, the 9th chapter. I love Peter. I love that even when Peter … Continue reading →

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