Tag: wilderness

Doom-Scrolling in the Wilderness

by toddweir1, posted in sermons

Exodus 16 - Discovering Manna                                                                   “Doom-scrolling” is now on the new word watchlist for the Marriam-Webster dictionary.  It means “the tendency to continue to surf or scroll {online} through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening, or depressing.”  Welcome to a typical Thursday while I read the news and write my pastoral prayers.  Should I … Continue reading Doom-Scrolling in the Wilderness

If You Are the Son of God… Matthew 4:1-11

by toddweir1, posted in sermons

What are you giving up for Lent?  Typical answers include our treats – chocolate, donuts, chocolate donuts, or if you are truly daring, sugar.  Next come our habits – TV (sorry Stephen Colbert and Desperate Housewives), Ipad (no new apps for Lent), multi-tasking (hang on a second, I have a text) or swearing (O crap!).  … Continue reading If You Are the Son of God… Matthew 4:1-11

Isaiah 35 – “Wilderness Rhapsody”

by toddweir1, posted in sermons

This week I am sharing a poem that came to me at the Collegeville Writer's Workshop last summer.                     Wilderness Rhapsody   “The wilderness will rejoice and blossom.” I did not expect that. I thought the wilderness was punishment- my exile- But I discovered I liked … Continue reading Isaiah 35 – “Wilderness Rhapsody”