The challenge of stumbling into Matthew 18 without its context is that we get the point Jesus is trying to make completely backward. Proper 18A | Matthew 18:15-20 There are two reasons why people completely misunderstand this passage. And misuse it. If these slim verses were …
Proper 18A
Saying hard things
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! This week’s gospel tackles one of the trickiest things for many of us. How to say something we don’t want to say to someone who needs to hear it. Some want a script. Tell me what to say. Some want the courage. Tell me that I actually can do this. Some …
A Word: While we’re focused on doing it right
So much of our energy is focused on what we are supposed to do at any given moment, we hardly listen to what Jesus is saying. Jesus is focused on our being wholeProper 18A | Matthew 18:15-20 I’m going to guess that you’ve had a disagreement at some point in your life. It’s a pretty …