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?


Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Greatest of Shrubs 

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

A God whose kingdom can be compared with something like a mustard seed is probably not going to stop short of using other unlikely things.


Wednesday, July 12, 2023

No Seeds Wasted 

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

What if the seeds of God’s word cannot be wasted?


Wednesday, June 28, 2023

A Welcome Promise 

Matthew 10:40-42

Jesus never sends us out alone. He always comes with us!


Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Evil? I Renounce It! 

Matthew 10:24-39

In today’s gospel, Jesus warns the disciples about what sorts of evil, risks, and divisions may be ahead for them.


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