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Bruce G. Epperly
Bruce G. Epperly is pastor of South Congregational Church in Centerville, Massachusetts. His latest book is The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-Filled World.
The mysticism of greatness (Mark 9:30-37)
Mystics experience the holy—an experience that enlarges their interest in their fellow humans.
Enlarged hearts (Mark 8:27-38)
What does it mean to have a Savior?
September 23, Ordinary 25B (Mark 9:30-37)
Perhaps the disciples have been captivated by the kind of power embodied by Augustus and Herod.
September 16, Ordinary 24B (Mark 8:27-38)
Jesus' lesson in large-hearted theology
Living the Questions, by David M. Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy
On more than one occasion, pastors and laypersons from progressive congregations have confided in me, “We are a little weak in our theology; we know what we don’t believe but have trouble articulat...
Are we hearing God's voice?
The passage from Micah raises some important theological questions related to God's revelation. Micah is clear that focusing solely on our well-being and declaring war on the poor will lead to a cessation of revelation and vision.
Sunday, October 30, 2011: Micah 3:5-12
African-American mystic and spiritual leader Howard Thurman recalls being caught in a summer thunderstorm as a young boy....
What is our great vision?
The words of Proverbs 29:18--"where there is no vision, the people perish" (KJV)--seem appropriate for reflections on Moses's vision of the promised land.
Sunday, October 23, 2011: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
When I held my first grandchild in my arms, my perception of time was transformed. I began to ponder what his life would be like....
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Theophany: Isaiah 6:1–8; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11; Luke 5:1–11
The reading from Isaiah reminds us that the world is a turbulent and unsettling place....
Call and response: Jeremiah 1:4–10; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; Luke 4:21–30
In his book Open Secrets, Richard Lischer describes his response to the challenges of his first congregational call....
Who am I to preach?
When I was a college student, I sought a faith I could affirm. I had been raised in a conservative Christian home....