Browse published episodes from Rev. Dr. David Mingus in Ramblings of a Rural Pastor.
Apr 14, 2019 7:23 AM America/Chicago
We sometimes remember things a little differently than the Gospel writer intended. When we miss those things, the stones shout out for us! Luke 19:28-40 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 28 After Jesus had said this, he went
Apr 7, 2019 7:42 AM America/Chicago
Lent 5 – God Moves Us…to Empty Ourselves Luke 12:1-8 Theme: As Mary anointed Jesus with the scent of sacrifice, we are called to pour ourselves out for Him. “Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped the
Apr 1, 2019 5:13 AM America/Chicago
Lent 4 – God Moves…Down the Road Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Theme: God is always running to meet us, even when we have squandered His grace. “So, he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with comp
Mar 25, 2019 5:00 AM America/Chicago
Lent 3 – God Moves…Over the Fence Luke 13:1-9 Theme: Instead of gazing at the grass on the other side of the fence, Jesus brings us back to focus on realities that will bring change and growth in our own backyard. “Then He told this parable: “A ma
Mar 17, 2019 7:33 AM America/Chicago
Lent 2 – God Moves…Past All Obstacles Luke 13:31-35 Theme: Jesus won’t let Herod’s threats of the people’s opposition keep Him from fulfilling His loving purpose. “At that very hour some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to Him, “Get away fro
Mar 3, 2019 7:05 AM America/Chicago
Sometimes is it important to try to figure out a mystery or just embrace it? Luke 9:28-43a
Feb 25, 2019 3:02 AM America/Chicago
Re-Examining the Golden Rule Luke 6:27-38 In the middle of the sermon on the plain, we receive the Golden Rule. How does that fit with us today and the rest of Jesus' sermon on that day.
Feb 17, 2019 7:20 AM America/Chicago
Luke 6:17-26 Blessings and woes challenge us to answer whether we'd be willing to go to Hell for those already living in it?