Proper 19B
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courage
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1 min read
Gracefully living in the now. Peter shows courage in naming Jesus Messiah. He also shows courage in standing up to Jesus in the moment. Jesus shows courage in confronting that temptation to avoid the challenge ahead of them. Following Jesus takes courage. It often seems like we encourage one another to display courage to benefit…
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Getting behind Jesus
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9 min read
This is the first movement in the turning point, the turning away from the early life of Jesus and toward his destiny. The turning away from safety and toward the danger of the cross. The turning away from home and toward Jerusalem. Jesus turns toward Jerusalem before his followers are ready Proper 19B | Mark…
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Two Questions About Jesus
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7 min read
a Homily for Proper 19B Text: Mark 8:27-38 Jesus has it rough You have got to feel for Jesus. It was so long ago that he was baptized by John in the Jordan and he took up GOD’s call. So long since he gathered His disciples two-by-two. He has been teaching them so very long…
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Dude, Stop Being Satan! (Eating Scripture)
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1 min read
In this week’s piece, we explore the nature of Mark 8:27-38, the story with that great line: “get behind me, Satan!” Ouch! Peter got burned! The big thing about this story is that it is that turning point. The point where everything really does change because its game day. Yesterday was practice, today we play. If we dwell…