Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! The Hebrew Scripture for this week offers us the death of Moses, who, after leading the people in the wilderness for forty years, is able to see the land that was promised to the Patriarchs, but he won’t be able to set foot onto it. This is a beautifully tragic …
A Word: More Than Taxes
Giving is the Real CurrencyProper 24A | Matthew 22:15-20 To review: We’re in Jerusalem. Jesus has made a scene. Temple leaders asked Jesus where he gets his authority to do this. Jesus tells three parables about the wickedness of these leaders. And they get mad. Mad enough to try and …
Christian and Citizen
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! Early voting started this week in Indiana. It is also the week when we read the most quoted political gospel story, when Jesus is asked about taxes and offers up a great sound bite. This is precisely the sort of moment when we should address the elephant (and …
