Daniel Haas

Month: February 2011

  • 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

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    Today’s Reading is 2 Corinthians 8:1-24. Paul sends a fund-raising message to the church in Corinth reminding them of the generous contributions of the people of Macedonia. Financial stewardship is a spiritual practice and every generation has to find their own reasons for giving to the church:

  • Happy Valentine’s!

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    These berries are hand-dipped by all members of our family, half of which had to change clothes.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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    Today’s Reading is 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.Since today happens to be Valentine’s Day it is tempting to read “love” as “eros” as in the Song of Songs. Here the Greek word is ἀγάπη (agápē). King James even tried to moralize it but translating it as charity.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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    Today’s Reading is 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.Two brief observations: “Christ Has No Hands But Ours”.And: “In the church God has put all in place.”Oh, and then there is the Cartman Song Lyrics as well.

  • Sermon Podcast: Yin Yang

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    Listen to a sermon by the Rev. Daniel Haas titled “Yin Yang” based on Matthew 5:17-26,43-48. It was delivered at Provo Community United Church of Christ on February 13th 2011.   Download now or listen on posterous Yin_Yang_2011-02-13.m4a (19211 KB)