There is a phrase that Paul writes in today’s text that can sound hard for us at first, very scary for us at first, but is a true word, and something that we need to hear. Listen to what Paul … Continue reading
A Life Worthy of the Calling
Tag Archives: Life
When Things Don’t Work
One of the things that Jesus always reframes for us is this – what is truly important? What are the things that really matter? What truly counts? What is the point and purpose of everything? We see that dynamic play … Continue reading
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Everything’s gonna be alright. It is. No, really it is. In this world we live in, so many are afraid. So many are worried. So many are angry. It is going to be alright. All will be well. It will. … Continue reading
He is Lord, He is Lord
One of the defining statements of Christianity is this – Jesus Christ is Lord. You can make an argument that was the first “creed” of the Christian church, the belief that we hold to that really is essential. Jesus Christ … Continue reading
Hold On
There are certain biblical passages that I hold close to my heart because I hear them so often and know them so well. Psalm 23. John 3:16. John 14 (in my Fathers house there are many mansions….). One of today’s … Continue reading
Grace Doesn’t Make Sense
One of our Gospel readings today shows that grace just doesn’t make sense. In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable (story) about someone that hires help. He hires some first thing in the morning, and then throughout the day, hires … Continue reading
Signs, Signs
I’ve always joked with my churches that I won’t teach Revelation until I’ve been there at least five years because I don’t understand much of it. I subscribe to United Methodist position on the second coming. You know what that … Continue reading
Fully Alive
We all want to feel something. One of the worst feelings, perhaps even worse than pain, is being numb. Now, if we are having some medical procedure done, yeah, then we don’t want to feel anything. But day-to-day, we want to … Continue reading
Leanness of the Soul
I am currently teaching a Bible Study at St. Matthew’s on Tuesday afternoon. We’ve walked through the book of Judges earlier but right now we are looking at some of our favorite Psalms. I mention it every so often, but … Continue reading
Beautiful
We all need some beauty in our lives, don’t we? We all need something beautiful in our lives. Today’s reading from Isaiah made me think about what is beauty, and where true beauty is found. Listen to what we are … Continue reading
