Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! As we move from the season after Epiphany, we enter the season of Lent. This season is known for its penitential character; and for people feeling the need to “give things up”. These are part of the tradition of Lent. The central theme of Lent, however, is …
A Word: Seeing the Bigger Picture
There is so much unsaid in the text. We'll miss how powerful it is. And how much we already assume is just clearly there. Deconstructing the text of faithEpiphany 5B | Mark 1:29-39 Why did Jesus go to Simon and Andrew’s house? This is a simple question. But it isn’t addressed …
Pot Luck and Apocalypse
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! In seminary, we convinced our Greek professor to teach a course in apocalyptic literature. It wasn’t in the curriculum and he had never taught it. But we thought it was important for us to at least have an opportunity to study the genre. Our idea was simple. …