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Mary, Joseph, and a tea vendor named Sami
In Luke’s Advent story, Bethlehem’s economy is central—and it looks a lot like Bethlehem’s economy today.
Mary, Joseph, and a tea vendor named Sami
In Luke’s Advent story, Bethlehem’s economy is central—and it looks a lot like Bethlehem’s economy today.
The rich man’s approach to Lazarus could have been different.
by Audrey West
September 25, Ordinary 26C (Luke 16:19–31)
God keeps sending the message that there’s a better way.
by Audrey West
The inability to make sense of the parable of the unjust manager allows us to experience confusion similar to those first students of Jesus.
by Audrey West
September 11, Ordinary 24C (Luke 15:1–10)
Sometimes in ministry you lose precious things.
Can these stones live?
Some Indigenous traditions suggest that rocks are sentient. What does this mean for how we humans relate to them?
by Patty Krawec
For Luke, sickness is the devil’s work, which Jesus came to combat.
Where there is a rending, there is a healing not far behind.
by Paul Lutter
August 28, Ordinary 22C (Luke 14:1, 7-14)
While he has everyone’s attention, Jesus challenges the conventional dinner seating practices.
Practicing abolitionist spirituality
What are we willing to sacrifice for racial justice?
How could Jesus assume that all those who heard him preach would never treat their children in such a way?
The world is overwhelming, and we need nourishment.
August 7, Ordinary 19C (Luke 12:32-40)
In the shadow of uncertainty, fear and hope look similar.
by Paul Lutter
July 31, Ordinary 18C Luke (12:13-21)
The lilies of the field don’t have student loans.
This life of faith can be a dusty one.
Reckoning with the careless ableism of the church
Amy Kenny’s call for disability justice leads with righteous anger but offers grace.
July 17, Ordinary 16C (Luke 10:38-42)
I wonder whether Martha could feel cared for by Jesus.