Our reading from Genesis continues the complicated family drama of Abraham and his descendants. As we read the story of Jacob and his marriage to Leah and Rachel, what are we to learn? I think this is another example of how God remains faithful to God’s promise, even when the humans involved don’t live upContinueContinue reading ““God continues to stand by the promise made, even when the humans don’t necessarily live up to the calling””
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“…again and again we see that God works through those that the world undervalues or rejects”
Our reading from Genesis continues the complicated family drama of Abraham and his descendants. Reading the story of Jacob bargaining for Esau’s birthright left me asking “so what?” What does this story have to tell us about God and our present-day? I think it is a reminder that God works in the world through unlikelyContinueContinue reading ““…again and again we see that God works through those that the world undervalues or rejects””
What is the 4th of July?
168 yrs to the day after Frederick Douglass issued his “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” message, I joined with the faith leaders of the Poor People’s Campaign in preaching on that theme from my particular context of The Episcopal Church in Alabama. The texts for reflection included Frederick Douglass’ speech, theContinueContinue reading “What is the 4th of July?”
“…do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows”
This morning I got to be with the good folks at St. Mary’s in Jasper. This was my first time there, though I have driven past it many times on my way to Camp McDowell. Do to COVID-19, we worship outside. They have a beautiful little prayer garden in the trees next to the church.ContinueContinue reading ““…do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows””
“…and hope does not disappoint us”
As we begin the long season after Pentecost, Thomas, my preaching partner, and I have decided to focus our preaching efforts on the readings from the Hebrew Bible each week. Genesis will be the focus of June, July, and into August. This is more of a challenge for me than for Thomas who frequently focusesContinueContinue reading ““…and hope does not disappoint us””
Kelley Hudlow 