• This is bigger than tradition

    This is bigger than tradition

    For a gospel passage that lays the foundation for some big tradition, shouldn’t we take the context more seriously?

  • Before they call him Messiah

    Before they call him Messiah

    This week’s gospel comes after a change of scope and an offering of signs. The context, as always, is key to the story.

  • What does it mean to need saving?

    What does it mean to need saving?

    There’s a way we talk about saving in the church; like its something we’re supposed to want but also totally don’t.

  • Between Proper 15 + 16 (Year A)

    Between Proper 15 + 16 (Year A)

    Between the Canaanite woman and the messianic proclamation is more healing, confrontation, and the heart of the matter.

  • The Difference of Otherworldly Love

    The Difference of Otherworldly Love

    The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn.

  • A ridiculously bold prediction

    A ridiculously bold prediction

    We like to think important things are priceless. And incredibly expensive. And that maybe we can’t have them at all.

  • “There’s nothing we can do”

    “There’s nothing we can do”

    We often feel trapped; not knowing what to do. Like we have no options. When we’re really shutting the door to them.

  • Can Jesus defile with his words?

    Can Jesus defile with his words?

    In one of the most controversial passages in the Bible, Jesus insults a woman asking for help. How we see this matters.