Proper 7A
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Between Proper 6 + 7 (Year A)
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3 min read
We often blanche at the tough stuff. When Jesus asks something difficult, we pretend it isn’t necessary. Or real.
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Listening within the chaos
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8 min read
What does it really mean that Jesus comes with a sword to bring division? We first need to realize we’re looking at our own world wrong.
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A ‘Kum Bah Ya’ Moment
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8 min read
In Matthew 10:24-39, we find the downside of discipleship, the hard stuff which would drive us away from it. If we didn’t know what’s at stake. Proper 7A | Matthew 10:24-39 There are certain times preachers don’t want to take on the gospel. Often because it’s hard to talk about money or sex or divorce.…
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a Homily for Proper 7 A Text: Matthew 10:24-39 Jesus paints a picture of the divine household that appears frightening: talk of swords and a divided family. But it isn’t the household that frightens, but the realization that our homes aren’t the the true household. Scripture’s many doors This morning’s part of the story…