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St. Gabriel the Fool for Christ of Samtavro in Georgia Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword. Epistle of Paul to the Romans: 8, 35 Love dominates all rules and laws. Denounce a man with…
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Mary Magdalene: The Burning Bush
This past Sunday, the scripture lesson focused on Exodus 3, Moses and the Burning Bush. As the story goes, Moses encounters a burning bush tending a flock of sheep in the wilderness. Through the encounter, Moses hears God’s voice. God wants Moses to return to Egypt and free the Hebrew people who are slaves ofContinue reading “Mary Magdalene: The Burning Bush”
Is Mary Magdalene Moses’ hand or fiery pillar in the Exodus Story?
This week’s Scripture Reading came from the Book of Exodus. The Egyptian King was worried about national security. He had allowed more Hebrew people into the country than he and his government could control. Egypt’s enemies were threatening war and the King was afraid the Hebrew people would multiply, rise up and flee the country to sideContinue reading “Is Mary Magdalene Moses’ hand or fiery pillar in the Exodus Story?”
Mary Magdalene and Hurt Feelings!
What do you do when people you love ignore your hurt feelings? This is an age old question. In this painting by Luca Signorelli, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a very rich person holding an alabaster jar. Her face tells onlookers her feelings have been hurt. Recently, a man I love very much hurt myContinue reading “Mary Magdalene and Hurt Feelings!”
I know Jesus is alive!
In the aftermath of World War II, Crete was full of hatred and anger. The country had been invaded by the Nazis and the Cretans vowed they would never stop hating the Germans. In The Ecumenical Affair a young Canadian woman and an older Greek man find themselves alone one hot July night. “Tell meContinue reading “I know Jesus is alive!”
Jesus the Rock and Jesus the Son of God
When Simon crosses the Lake …and climbs into the boat with Jesus those in the boat worship him and say “Truly you are the Son of God.” Do you see what I did? I used a few words and arranged them in an ambiguous way. I did this to prove a point. The disciples callContinue reading “Jesus the Rock and Jesus the Son of God”
Who Was Mary Magdalene?
Who Mary Magdalene was matters especially in the context of how Jesus related to her. Many people want to know: Who was she? Was she merely one of many female disciples accompanying Jesus? Have traditional roles and sexual morality defined her and kept her from being recognized as Jesus’s counterpart, his equal? What is theContinue reading “Who Was Mary Magdalene? “
Linda Vogt Turner 