The challenge of stumbling into Matthew 18 without its context is that we get the point Jesus is trying to make completely backward. Proper 18A | Matthew 18:15-20 There are two reasons why people completely misunderstand this passage. And misuse it. If these slim verses were …
Saying hard things
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! This week’s gospel tackles one of the trickiest things for many of us. How to say something we don’t want to say to someone who needs to hear it. Some want a script. Tell me what to say. Some want the courage. Tell me that I actually can do this. Some …
A Word: Live. Die. Live.
Like Peter, we think protecting the Messiah is a good thing. The right thing. Instead, Jesus tells us all to face death. Knowing hope through transformationProper 17A | Matthew 16:21-28 How empty was Peter’s proclamation just moments ago. For us, it was a week ago. For them, it was …
