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Persistent Faith, True Love
The parable of the widow and the unjust judge is an opportunity to explore the depth of what Jesus is describing in faith and God’s love.
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Our own isolation— from COVID and one another
This is a section I cut out of this week’s sermon comparing the two main responses to COVID with what Jesus does in healing the lepers.
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Neighbors for love — Restoration at a time of division
The story of Jesus healing the ten suffering leprosy is a story about borders and boundaries and the way Jesus defies them all for love.
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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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The seductive power of wealth is a rejection of faith
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is told to people mocking Jesus for inviting them to love God more than they love mammon.
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