Monthly Archives: October 2017

Knock, knock

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Jesus used to tell a lot of stories. We’ve looked at a bunch of them in the last few weeks. Jesus thought that stories were the best way for people to learn about how God works. So, here’s … Continue reading →

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Saints and Ain’t’s

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! For the last few weeks, we’ve been reading some of the parables of Jesus. A parable is a story that makes you think. The word “parable” comes from the Greek words para, which means “in front of”, … Continue reading →

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Who is my neighbor?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Josh

One time an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”“What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” The legal expert answered, “‘Love … Continue reading →

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Doing it yourself (October 2017)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Josh

Quakers practice a “do-it-yourself” religion. To a degree which is absolutely amazing to outside observers, Friends get along without professionals, without priests, without people to tell us what to do, what to think, and what to say. One of the … Continue reading →

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Lost and found

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Last week we looked at a story Jesus told about a farmer. This morning, I want us to look at three stories Jesus told, which all have one thing in common. They’re all about something which is … Continue reading →

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