World Communion Sunday often focuses on unity at God’s table, a vision of the beloved community. In a different tone, today’s texts invite an unblinking look at the calamities and…
Like the rich man and his brothers, we know what Jesus calls us to and yet we struggle. We allow fear, anxiety, and a desire to fit in to guide…
Talk about a confusing parable! I’m sure that Jesus doesn’t really want us to be swindlers, cheats, thieves, and crooks. So why does he praise this crooked manager who’s clearly…
Jesus seems intent on clearing the crowd. In today’s church we lose focus when we focus on the numbers. Big numbers mean big success. We either join the entertainment industry…
The dinner party is off to a really rocky start! All the “best” people are there jockeying for the more important seats at the table. Jesus begins to urge a…