Jan 30, 2017
Paul tells the Corinthians that “The message of the cross is foolishness…” (1 Cor. 18). That makes it tough to “sell” Jesus or the church that nears his witness. Conventional wisdom has always shaped our view of the world to believe that the blessed in this world are rich, powerful winners and those who have...
Jan 23, 2017
We have just inaugurated President Trump after a divisive campaign. The Women’s March was held in every state and the nation’s capital, plus at least sixty other countries to lift up women’s issues. And racism continues to permeate all of life. We are a country divided on many issues. Listen to find out where we...
Jan 17, 2017
As Jesus gives Simon a new name, Peter The Rock, we too have a new name in Christ; Beloved. In our baptism God calls us Beloved child of God, and that empowers our calling to be witness of Jesus. We can see this in the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. who also was renamed and claimed his destiny.
Jan 9, 2017
We live in a world of perpetual rewards and punishments. A "carrot and stick" reality makes sure that anything of value is earned, not just given away. The spiritual problem with this is God does not seem to buy it. In his baptism, the heavens declare, "You are my beloved. With you I am well pleased." The odd thing...
Jan 3, 2017
God’s mystery is expressed today in the story of the wise men. These men were from a foreign country and were of a different race and religion than the people of Israel. This is who God sends by way of a star to be the first to worship the Messiah Jesus. We hear the story of two journeys: the journey of the wise men,...