choosing God over moneyProper 20C | Luke 16:1-13 You know, sometimes Jesus tells a story that leaves a person scratching their head. What does that mean? Or, as in this case, does he really mean what I think he means? The problem for the astute reader is figuring out, …
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A Word: the matter of faith
Trust in the postmodern ageProper 23B | Mark 10:17-31 You thought last week’s teaching about marriage and divorce was spicy! Check this one out! Jesus is on fire, friends. And he comes to cleanse. This is also one of his last teachings before they arrive in Jerusalem and part of what we …
A Word: Unbound Grace
The parable reveals how blind the rich man is to reality. And in reading it, Jesus hopes we won’t continue to share the same delusion. Lazarus and the rich man: a parable of hope Proper 21C Luke 16:19-31 By Rev. Drew Downs Photo by Rudolf Kirchner from Pexels A rich man, a poor man, and …
