For Sunday
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Making him king—for Proper 12B
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2 min read
In this week’s reflection, we respond to the people’s reaction to a Jesus miracle: that they want to make Jesus a king by force.
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The Command to Rest—for Proper 11B
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2 min read
In our gospel this week (and next), we are reminded of the work and the rest; of the rhythm of a life spent with purpose, and Sabbath.
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Home again?—for Proper 9B
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3 min read
Going home can be a kind of strained time travel. The past and present collide and people think we must always be the same. Always.
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The student’s dilemma—for Proper 6B
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3 min read
Jesus offers two teachings this week, beginning each with a familiar phrase “the kingdom is like” inviting his followers to look from different views.
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A Bigger Family—for Proper 5B
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2 min read
We focus this week on the way Jesus redefines family. And why this whole story gives us trouble in a world devoted to the nuclear family unit.
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Start with the Sabbath—for Proper 4B
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2 min read
Our view of Jesus’s transgression of Sabbath law is often guided by our own view of laws. We must remember God’s vision for Sabbath.