Our readings this weekend have been used by many people throughout the centuries to excuse bad behavior by rulers, presidents, and governments. During the days of the slave trade, white ministers would use the fact that the government approved of slavery as proof that God approved of it as well. After all, God appointed our … Read more
This Sunday we hear the story of the landowner who hired people to work in his vineyard throughout the day. At the end of the day, he paid each worker the same wage regardless of whether they worked all day or only two hours. Those that worked all day became angry because they expected to … Read more
This Sunday’s readings have Jesus calling a woman asking for his help a dog. This seems so out of character for Jesus that many people choose to ignore the story altogether. But there is a good explanation for the entire exchange between Jesus, his disciples and the woman. Jesus’ conversation with his disciples show that … Read more
This Sunday we have the story of the sower who sowed good seed and the enemy who sowed weeds. It is a parable that Jesus used to tell of the Children of God and those of evil who will co-exist in the world until the end of their lives when they will separated and judged … Read more
The readings this weekend speak of compassion and concern for one another. After spending this past week struggling with COVID, these readings pack even more of a punch for me. Elisha was a prophet that traveled throughout Judea and preached a message that most people did not want to hear. God was not happy that … Read more
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday. It is usually a Sunday that is serene and brings comfort. After all we read the 23rd Psalm and are reminded that we are brought to comfort and still waters. But the Gospel paints a pseudo-warning to us. There are those in our life who are dangerous. There are … Read more
This week Paul gives us the key line that we as Christians are crucified to the world. Meaning that regardless of what goes on in the world, we are promised better in Christ. In Christ’s kingdom all divisions cease, and we are made new. Which is the truth we proclaim in the creeds when we … Read more