Jesus calls attention to the “religion” of the widow who gave out of her poverty. Rather than applaud the well-adorned religionists with their wealth he pointed to the practice of the woman. Today we tend to applaud the religious celebrities – those we elevate. We like how they articulate … Continue reading
Read MoreFollowing Jesus into the world carrying the Good News would include declaring that death has been swallowed up in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Scriptures for this week follow the Christian Calendar and point to All Saints Day. In the liturgical turn post-reformation we are called on … Continue reading
Read MoreWhere are you on the way to? Mark 10 offers a couple of contrasting events and conversations in the journey narrative of Jesus. James and John are on the way thinking the Kingdom of God shapes their understanding of the way the world works wherein they will sit on … Continue reading
Read MoreWhat do N.T. Wright and Derrida have to do with the Mark 10 passage for this Sunday’s RCL Scriptures? Listen and discover how one might appropriate these two divergent voices when thinking through the charge by James and John to Jesus – “We want you to do for us … Continue reading
Read MoreSometimes good designs fall prey to unseen fault lines. We often fail to account for our own foibles and natural selfishness. When unhindered these “fault lines” unhinge very important and valuable relationships. The texts for this coming Sunday demonstrate God’s good design in creation and human relationships suffer under … Continue reading
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