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Unconfinable God: December 24, 2023

Unconfinable God: December 24, 2023

 Year B, Advent 4                       2 Samuel, 7:1-11, 17 & Luke 1:26-38, 46-55                 Being a prophet has got to be a horrible job.  In our Old Testament reading, we hear from the prophet Nathan for the first time.  It’s already clear that he has a...

Dreams, Nostalgia and Joy: Dec 17, 2023

Dreams, Nostalgia and Joy: Dec 17, 2023

 Year B, Advent 3                            Psalm 126                                                        Today is unofficially known as Gaudete Sunday---which is Latin for Joy—Joy Sunday. Upon hearing the readings, you probably noticed a shift in tone from the...

What’s Wrong with Holy? December 10, 2023

What’s Wrong with Holy? December 10, 2023

 Year B, Advent 2                                                                                     2 Peter 3:8-15a                                                                                                                This year, I have been eager to get the...

When the Gospel Gets Risky: Nov 19, 2023

When the Gospel Gets Risky: Nov 19, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 25                                  Matthew 25:14-30                                                                                          If you were so inclined, you could read 10 different commentaries about this gospel reading and discover 10...

What God Thinks of Our Worship: Nov. 12 2023

What God Thinks of Our Worship: Nov. 12 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 24                             Amos 5:18-24                                                                                        God is awfully grouchy today…at least in our Old Testament reading. None of the readings are warm and fuzzy, but today...

Did Jesus have a platform?: October 22, 2023

Did Jesus have a platform?: October 22, 2023

 Year A, 20 Pentecost                                               Matthew 22:15-22                                                         At some point in 9th or 10th grade, I became obsessed with politics.  I think it was the presidential election that got me...