Living Open Source

A man’s sight is restored, while others can’t see past themselves. This week’s lectionary reading comes from John 9:1-41. So here’s another text picture.

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Water from the rock (as with Moses) or water from a well (the Samaritan Woman), it all points in the same direction. Living water for thirsty souls. Places to to take on water along the journey, encounters with God along the way. This Flickr photo says it all for this week’s lectionary readings.

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I’ve never been tempted to turn rocks into bread but there are plenty of things that lure me into thinking I don’t need to rely on God. Actually that’s the point. The temptations that come our way are particular to us. Some things people fall into, I simply don’t understand how. I have no attraction [...]