Tag: generosity

Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 1, 2024August 10, 2024

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

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“those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor”
Proper 18B
September 8, 2024

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September 1, 2024August 10, 2024

James 2:1-17

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“what good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works?”
Proper 18B
September 8, 2024

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August 25, 2024August 8, 2024

James 1:17-27

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“be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves”
Proper 17B
September 1, 2024

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August 25, 2024August 9, 2024

Luke 19:1-10

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“to all those who have, more will be given, but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 17
September 1, 2024

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August 18, 2024August 6, 2024

Mark 12:28-34

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“you are not far from the kingdom of God”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 16
August 25, 2024

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August 4, 2024July 27, 2024

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

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“do not let the sun go down on your anger”
Proper 14B
August 11, 2024

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July 21, 2024June 20, 2024

2 Kings 4:42-44

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“give it to the people and let them eat”
Proper 12B
July 28, 2024

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July 14, 2024June 16, 2024

2 Samuel 7:1-14a

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“are you the one to build me a house to live in?”
Proper 11B
July 21, 2024

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July 14, 2024June 16, 2024

Romans 16:1-16

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“our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae”
Feast of Mary Magdalene – A Women’s Lectionary
July 22, 2024

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July 7, 2024June 13, 2024

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment ark, blessing, generosity, hate, joy, music, offering, praise, sacrifice, worship

“David went and brought up the ark of God”
Proper 10B
July 14, 2024

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