When your patron is a martyr, you know you’re in for a challenge. When that martyr mimics Jesus’s challenge to the religious leaders, well… Stephen and a scandalous gospelThe Feast of Stephen | Acts 6:8-7:2a,51c-60 Today we remember Stephen, who the author of Acts describes as “a man …
Christmas
A Word: Grace Upon Grace
In the prologue to John’s gospel, we get a deep, wonderful, and expansive image of God that builds up our awe and our gratitude. embracing the extravagant love of GodChristmas III | John 1:1-14,16 From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. Whenever I hear this …
A Word: Radiating Love
Luke sets us up to see the birth of Jesus as more than the uncommon birth of the Son of God. It is a common flashpoint for love. seeing the Christmas story as oursChristmas Eve | Luke 2:1-20 My favorite part of telling stories is the reveal. That’s why they always need a set-up. I like to …