Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dare We? 

Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus’ way of blessing the world contradicts all that empire is about. On that confession the church is called to stand—today.


Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Holding Jesus Accountable 

Matthew 15:10-28

The Canaanite woman is clear about the way of Jesus, so she dares to hold him—Son of David, face of God—accountable.


Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Here and Now 

Matthew 14:22-33

Christians can become so bent on “being saved” as an afterlife promise that they go along, living with little discovery of Jesus presence in this world.


Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Problem with Numbers 

Matthew 14:13-21

We see where Jesus is. Where is the church?


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