The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn. From discerning purity and defilementProper 15A | Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 Here’s what happens today. Preachers all over the place have to confront their …
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A Word: on doubt and faith
It’s easy to read this gospel and think it is about Peter’s lack of faith. But that is reading it completely backwards. Why we secretly love doubt more than faith Claiming a mustard seed faithProper 14A | Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Matthew 14:22-33 So which do we go with: attempted murder or …
A Word: Listening
The Transfiguration is not merely an event: it is a turning point in the work of teaching Jesus has been doing. and keep listeningEpiphany Last A | Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later. Nothing says “middle of a story” like starting with a reference to this happening six …