Living Open Source

The women attend the tomb of Jesus. Amidst earthquakes and angels they discover the news that Jesus is Risen. Humanity 2.0 is launched? This week’s lectionary graphic goes with the gospel reading in Matthew 28:1-10.

I’m sure there is a scene in one of the Lord of Rings films that features an army coming alive. Can anybody remember which one, to save me scanning the entire trilogy? The lectionary this week includes the raising of Lazarus and the valley of bones in Ezekiel 37. God asks Ezekiel if he thinks [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]