ordinary time
Fullness of life: Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
People who are satisfied and content do not seek Jesus—only those who know there is something missing from their lives.
Prophets at home: Mark 6:1-13
The villagers of Nazareth knew Jesus, and they thought him to be nothing special.
God the troublemaker: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29
Going into the temple of the Lord would never be taken lightly. Still, Isaiah could not have imagined what was about to happen.
An elusive virtue: Matthew 23:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Let us imagine that humility was God’s gift to Paul at his conversion.
Violence in the name of love (Matthew 22:34-46; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8)
How, in real life, do we love God and neighbor?
Five different lenses for reading "render unto Caesar"
No political ethic without social location
Remade: Matthew 22:1-14
When early Christians saw the word robe, they thought of one thing only.
Living and active: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
I often feel like a religious leader standing under judgment.
Free to serve: Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
We need to repent of offering the world our charitable leftovers and then pouting when the world doesn’t say thank you.
Known by our love: Romans 14:1-12
We cannot choose who God will call into Christ’s body in baptism.
Gradual confession: Matthew 16:13-20
Only Peter stands up to answer Jesus' question.