These days, who isn’t a multi-hyphenate? We all hold multiple roles and wear different hats. We juggle. We balance. We try to show up fully. . .
One of the fascinating aspects of following the lectionary is how it provides the opportunity to find connections between different parts of the Scriptures.
Imagine being this ill man, probably in his forties, likely left there by his mother when she could no longer carry him at about five years old. . .
Humanity has always struggled with pride and ignored the beauty of what God offers. Insisting on doing it our own way apart from God will only lead to destruction.
As we mark the sabbath rest during this Lenten season, take time to meditate on today’s passage.
How are you like/unlike the Pharisee and the tax collector? How is the church?
It’s borderline laughable to think of church leaders in the very presence of Jesus arguing about what commandment is greatest and then having the arrogance to quiz Jesus.
In a world where divisiveness seems to be becoming the norm, one of the ways we are a witness to the world around us is by examining the postures we take.