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A life of service and grace—for Proper 29B
As Jesus’s conversation with Pontius Pilate unfolds, we see his bewilderment at what is going on, because kings must have power.
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Kings—a perpetual disappointment
The Bible expresses God’s constant opposition to kings and humanity’s constant desire for them anyway, regardless of the consequences.
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Between Proper 28 + 29 (Year B)
Preparing for the last Sunday after Pentecost gives us a chance to confront the question of power and kingship from below.
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Sharing Joy — a response for even the darkest times
When we read of our concerning future, of where things are headed, we are still called to be committed to sharing joy with others.
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The uncomfortable truth about preaching the apocalypse
The first challenge of preaching a challenging gospel is that people in the Attraction Era are able to avoid being challenged.
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The Temple’s Rot—for Proper 28B
In the Little Apocalypse of Mark, we are invited to see the rot at the center of the Temple, when it would rather we be afraid.
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Apocalypse — and fearing the future
Our fear of the apocalyptic reflects a misunderstanding of what it is and yet embodies why we’re called to live through it.
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Between Proper 27 + 28 (Year B)
The move this week into the Little Apocalypse is preceded by an experience of Jesus preparing the people for what is to come.
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