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Jesus in the Borderlands—for Proper 23C
This week’s gospel takes Jesus into the space between, the place to which neighbors cast out neighbors to punish and forget them.
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Foreign — faith and the challenge of proximity
Jesus challenges our expectations of community, of borders, and how we treat those around us. Regardless of where they come from.
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The very least you could do — for Proper 22C
Jesus teaches his apostles about faith and commitment — because they are afraid they can’t keep up with his commands for them.
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Why Jesus says that we have enough faith
The example of the mustard seed is not just a question of what is possible. It is an inspiration that we already have enough faith to do things.
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You know, I don’t have to see you in hell— Proper 21C
This week’s gospel invites us to look at ourselves and why it is we adhere to laws that were built to protect wealth, not to love God.
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Listen — even the resurrection isn’t the whole point
American Christianity can be so focused on getting the right answer that we fail to understand how we are supposed to be with each other.
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Funerals are for worship
Dealing with the shooting death of Charlie Kirk and its aftermath demonstrates the political minefield for Christians in modern politics.
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Within a decent community — for Proper 20C
The parable of the dishonest manager invites us to think about our own behavior for sure. But it is just as much about our community.