Rev. Brenda Brooks-Alexander

Proverbs describes a kind of economy that does not always make sense to us: “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer.” Then comes this beautiful image: “One who gives water will get water.”

Jesus’ warning begins with a family conflict.

There is something bold about this invitation from God: “See if I will not open the windows of heaven.”

There is something remarkable about the way Moses’ life ends. Moses had been one of the greatest leaders Israel had ever known.

There is an ache in this verse.

At the end of his long journey, Moses climbed Mount Nebo, and God showed him the whole land of promise.

There is a moment in Psalm 42 when the psalmist stops talking to God and starts talking to their own soul:
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God.” I know something about having conversations with my soul.

Some Sunday mornings, I arrive at church before the sun rises.

When my grandchildren work on a jigsaw puzzle, they often hold up a strange piece and ask, “Where does this one go?”

Moses had just prayed, “Show me your glory.”