It takes a leap, not certainty. A risk. Being wrong. Being changed. Growing. This is the character of our entire faith. And other signs of the grace of GodProper 16A | Matthew 16:13-20 The teacher isn’t making it easy on his students. The questions sound simple. At first. But they are …
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A Word: on the difference of otherworldly love
The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn. From discerning purity and defilementProper 15A | Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 Here’s what happens today. Preachers all over the place have to confront their …
A Word: on doubt and faith
It’s easy to read this gospel and think it is about Peter’s lack of faith. But that is reading it completely backwards. Why we secretly love doubt more than faith Claiming a mustard seed faithProper 14A | Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Matthew 14:22-33 So which do we go with: attempted murder or …