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 …
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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 …
Saint Francis
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! The story of Francis of Assisi is a reverse rags-to-riches full of moral conviction. He was the wealthy scion who gave it away to live intentionally in extreme poverty. As the church says “Of all the saints, Francis is perhaps the most popular and admired but …
