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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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Between Proper 6 + 7 (Year B)
Preparing for the next part of the lectionary, let’s double up on the backstory. So we can be less surprised than the disciples are.
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Becoming Great
As we continue to explore God’s challenge to our desires for power, we add Jesus’s invitation to compare God’s dreams to our own behavior.
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Insulting and Believing
The readings for Proper 6B again connect the trouble with kings with the matters of belief. It is an opportunity to see possibilities.
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The student’s dilemma—for Proper 6B
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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Some Sayings of Jesus (Proper 22C)
In this collection of sayings, the most obvious teaching is the mustard seed. But there are different ways to approach this.
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Size — hope and an aspirational faith
The parable of the mustard seed is a treasured teaching we seem woefully unable to embody. At least we wish we could.
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We all crave understanding and purpose.
The mustard seed teaching isn’t a how-to. It’s a here’s-what-we’re-up-to. To understand the difference, we need to take a step back.