Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! I’m disappointed that the lectionary shortchanges the Exodus. We had the birth of Moses, the burning bush, then this week, we’re jumping to the Passover. This is hardly enough time to deal with the difficult truth at the heart of this story. That Genesis ends with …
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A Word: A more authentic rule
Jesus and the divine revolution of lovePalm/Passion | Luke 19:28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem like a rockstar. Which is to say, with great anticipation and fanfare. When I was a kid, rock was dominated by classic rock giants like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Aerosmith …
A Word: Singing a song of revolution
Mary and the dream of GodAdvent 4C | Luke 1:39-45(46-55) Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth and when she speaks, stuff happens. The child in her cousin’s womb, Elizabeth’s miracle child, who is to be John the Baptist, responds to Mary’s voice. And Elizabeth’s own response is incredible: it says …
