Lectionary-RCL

Our Very Lives – Thoughts from the Edge

The Thoughts from the Edge podcast returns. Jesus turns the tables and asks a question of his questioners. On its face it seems to have little connection with what he had been asked. What is Matthew up to when he locates these two incidents side by side? Is there … Continue reading

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The Color of Your Eyes – Thoughts from the Edge

Rather than write a completely new intro for this weeks, “Thoughts from the Edge,” I offer something from my weekly email to the community of faith I share life with here in the Tri-City area.

“Familiarity breeds contempt.” Or so goes the old maxim. Sometimes I wonder if there … Continue reading

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Peacemaking Kingdom – Thoughts from The Edge

There are a number of reasons for obesity. One is the desire to eat but not exercise. The same could be said for those who inhabit the “church.” There is a desire to be “fed” but little desire to be “active.” The call to follow Jesus is an active Continue reading

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Invisible Visible – Thoughts from the Edge

“I walked right by it and did not see it.” How many times has that been your experience? Sometimes I am in a hurry. Other times I am tuned into something else entirely. On a few occasions I need someone to help me see what I have missed. Scott … Continue reading

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Useless/Useful – Thoughts from The Edge

Could we ever bring ourselves to really believe some people are useless? There is little doubt you have been in a conversation at one time or another when just such an observation was made. Maybe you agreed. Could be you defended the person in question. I read Doug Pagitt’s … Continue reading

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