by afladmin | Jun 4, 2025
We are told that abortion concerns a woman’s right to choose. That abortion is an issue that is between a woman and her doctor. That abortion concerns the health of women. The idea that abortion involves men is alien to our cultural thinking. We have even codified...
by afladmin | Jun 4, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn The first reading this month recounts David’s response to his own sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, sin that included covetousness, deception, adultery, and murder. What was David’s response? From what the Scriptures tell us, not...
by afladmin | Jun 4, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn I am always amazed that the Lord had to send Nathan the prophet to convict David of his sin. If ever a sin was obvious, it was David’s. Adultery and murder are at the top of anyone’s list of grave sins. Perhaps this is...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn The next scene requires us to extend the lectionary reading to include the testing of Solomon’s newly granted wisdom. How did Solomon know which baby belonged to which woman? Wisdom is not some supernatural ability to know what to do...
by afladmin | Apr 30, 2025
By: The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn Have you ever marveled that Jesus is called the Son of David? The marvelous news behind Jesus’ title is suggested by Solomon’s prayer: “Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you promised to your servant my...
