Pentecost +21 2020Growing Up Into LoveRev. Doug FloydExodus 22:21-27, Psalm 1, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8, Mathew 22:34-46 “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2, ESV) Today our texts invite us to meditate upon the law or upon Torah. The…
Pentecost +19The Wedding Feast and the Fire of MercyRev. Doug FloydIsaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:4-13, Matthew 22:1-14 I always get teary-eyed at weddings, and this can be a challenge when I’m conducting a marriage ceremony. Years ago, when I officiated at my brother’s wedding, I was choked up and my brother was choked up. He couldn’t look at me for fear…
Pentecost +18 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 5:1–7, Psalm 80, Philippians 3:7-21, Matthew 21:33-44 The Gospel tells the story of the faithfulness of God in Christ coming to His unfaithful people to redeem them and restore them to the communion of His love. Even as He restores His people, He is restoring the nations to Himself. He…