Opossum Screed: A Transylvanian Edict

February 19, 2017

A Transylvanian Edict

Sermon for 19 February 2017

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Daily Devotions

I publish a brief devotion early each morning based on the Losung (or daily text) of the Moravian Church. These scripture verses have been an important component of German Protestant spirituality for nearly three centuries. Though these devotions are usually my own thoughts, I sometimes borrow from classic religious literature.

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Sam Greening: I'm a pastor serving a UCC/DOC partnership congregation in the Western Reserve.

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