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Only the Beginning
Moving from the call stories to Jesus’s miraculous ministry might leave us with the wrong impression that this is normal.
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Called to Share—for Epiphany 3B
The challenge of the call stories for us is that we might not understand exactly what they mean for us. We are called to enjoy a life of service.
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Being Called—for Epiphany 2B
Part of the challenge of connecting with the divine (and one another) is that we forget that even God isn’t doing all of the work.
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Who We Are—for Epiphany 1B
In the baptism of Jesus, we are invited to look beyond the origin story of Jesus and to the work he is called to do in the world.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B
We begin Advent with apocalyptic imagery, not to scare us straight as much as remind us that God’s promise is change.
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The Final Argument
The teaching at the end of Matthew 25 serves to remind Christians of our focus: not to our own interests, but in helping those around us.
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The Cautionary Tale—for Proper 28A
This week we’re invited to reimagine the story we think we’re receiving—not as an invitation to do things, but to see what it begets.