Trying to make Christ into a king, we misunderstand the nature of power and its purpose. Especially our foolish attempts to wield it for good. The problem is powerProper 29CLuke 23:33-43 Here we are, at the end of the church year; the Last Sunday After Pentecost. Next week will be the …
A Word: Set Free
The gospel challenges us to show up when it’s hard, not pretend false neutrality absolves us of any responsibility for the world around us. Tearing down the Temple to be agents of loveProper 28CLuke 21:5-19 Photo by Nicholas Swatz from Pexels Before we talk about the …
A Word: Jesus and the Dishonest Questioners
When Jesus is confronted in Jerusalem by the Sadducees, they ask a convoluted question about the afterlife. So Jesus changes the conversation. Hint: there’s no right answer.Proper 27CLuke 20:27-38 Photo by Abby Kihano from Pexels “Teacher,” They address him. Perhaps …