The Gospel of Luke is well known for stories about all of God’s children: men, women, and children. As he recounts the parables Jesus tells about the Kingdom of Heaven,…
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These first few verses of John 3 represent a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Nicodemus: a renowned Teacher of Israel, who comes at night, in the darkness, so his colleagues…
I attended a Billy Joel concert last summer with my daughter. Among his many songs I like is “Just the Way You Are. He says don’t go changing to try…
We heard a very strong reading from Proverbs this morning. Reflecting on the quality of Wisdom shows we have much to learn from Israel’s sages. Hopefully, we acquire Wisdom from…
I've read commentators who feel that the lawyer's question suggests a sense of entitlement, as he uses the word "inherit." Perhaps, so, but perhaps it also shows awareness that eternal…
So, “Who Sinned?” I wish it were more ambiguous. But in Peterson’s interpretation, Jesus helps us out a little bit. “You’re asking the wrong question.” Looking for someone to…
Lydia persuaded Paul and Silas, and the rest of the companions, to stay with her. This is a pretty radical decision for the heavily steeped in tradition, previously Jewish now…
Sharing a table with others holds great power. It can, and maybe always does, indicate some level of acceptance, support, and partnership with them. Perhaps that is why family gatherings…
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