Finding freedom through loveProper 21B | Mark 9:38-50 The last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about hubris and failure. I don’t think I actually used the word hubris either time, but I should’ve. It’s a good word. And it perfectly encapsulates the disciples’ problem. The thing about …
A Transformational Opportunity
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! This Sunday, we’re offering a workshop for the people of St. Stephen’s. It is an opportunity to explore our purpose and our joy. Facilitated by myself and two members of the congregation, this workshop will offer us a model we can use to look at our church, our …
A Word: The Greatest Generation
is our childrenProper 20B | Mark 9:30-37 Jesus predicts his coming death a second time. And the response here is completely different than the first time. Last week, we read about how Jesus was asking his followers what people are saying about him—who they think he is. Then he asks who the …