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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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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.
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From a Mustard Seed
For SundayThird Sunday after Pentecost Collect Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one…
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We Are More Than Our Kings
In 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13, we find a grieving Saul and a grieving God searching for a new king. Even though God still doesn’t want the people to have a king; even as there is a king still on the throne. Even with our lust for power, we’re still driven to love. Proper 6B | 1…
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Asking for what isn’t ours
We receive a GOD, who like Samuel, weeps over Saul and the people’s rejection. Or scatters seeds in strange places and allows them to grow, even without our help. Or sends us a promise in a new king, one who doesn’t rule, but teaches; who doesn’t command, but invites; who doesn’t demand, but tells stories.
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With Our Lives, Together
a Homily for Proper 6B – Text: Mark 4:26-34 Two Teachings Some here have noticed that I ask questions. I like to tell the group there are no right answers. That this is not question and answer time, but question and response time. That I’m not looking for something specific, but I want to hear…