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The Innkeeper on the J-J Highway (Sermon)

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This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. It was preached in character, as an imaginary innkeeper on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho (the J-J Highway of the title). The gospel text was the so-called Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37. My name is Josiah. I run an inn … Continue reading The Innkeeper on the J-J Highway (Sermon)

Surprised by Mercy

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This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 10. Two important themes of the day were the Holy Baptism of a child named Owen (not his real name), and the Spiritual Gift of "mercy." The gospel reading for the day was Luke 10:25-37, the story of the Good Samaritan. Good … Continue reading Surprised by Mercy