John 1:29-42 for Sunday, January 15, 2017

Todd SpencerJanuary 9, 2017Lectio Divina

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2 thoughts on “John 1:29-42 for Sunday, January 15, 2017”

Steve Pierzchala says:

January 19, 2017 at 3:56 am

Every day I have been wishing for a different reading. I feel this one is flat. Then this morning it strikes me as ominous that Jesus gives Simon a different name to go by. As my wife and I struggle with seemingly never getting on top of our finances I hear Jesus give Simon a new moniker – and knowing the struggles Peter then has, at least we are in good company – in our faith to follow Jesus.

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1. Todd Spencer says:
  
  March 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm
  
  I think I know what you mean by “wishing for a different reading.” Some weeks a text that shows up in the lectionary seems to be less than or not desirable somehow. But then I remember that part of the beauty of using the lectionary is that I am kinda forced to be exposed to parts of the Scripture that otherwise I would not be allowing God to reach me through. It helps me try new trails in the adventure, and not just stick with my favorites.
  
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