The stories Mark gives us about Jesus’ teaching and ministry are just the beginning of the good news. And we are the continuation of that story; we are still living in God’s story. We are the instruments through which God reveals the Kingdom on earth so that others see a different way to live, the life we are all created to live.
Tag Archives: Follow me
Seeds
A sermon preached at Grace Episcopal Church, San Antonio on the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary readings are here): Before we jump into today’s lesson, as a reminder, let me set the stage as to what Jesus and his disciples are up to: After Jesus left the house in which we found him in lastContinue reading “Seeds”
Being and Doing
As we slowly transition out of the many life-preserving safety protocols necessary in a world-wide pandemic, I’m seeing a lot of self-help, check-list styled techniques to assist our transition. And I’m not even talking about non-church sources but among publications intended for clergy and church leadership. “7 ‘must haves’ before you reopen church”. “5 necessaryContinue reading “Being and Doing”
Look and Live
Good Monday, my friends. As we step into this week, what are you hoping for? Is your view of the world coming into focus through the lens of God’s kingdom? In one of our ancient faith stories (we read this bit of it yesterday in our worship service), God’s people have a snake problem. GodContinue reading “Look and Live”
Off Balance
Once upon a time in my younger years, I injured a disc in my lower back. My doc recommended me to a physical therapist who had helped other patients avoid back surgery with exercise. Even though I’ve never described myself as athletic and in general ‘exercise’ is not my activity of choice (I only exerciseContinue reading “Off Balance”
Life as God gives it
Yesterday we looked at a story told by the good news story writer Luke that begins with the question “what must I do to gain eternal life”, and provides us with the proper perspective on being a good neighbor and living eternal life here and now grounded in Love. Today, let’s look at a similarContinue reading “Life as God gives it”
Who’s Driving?
As we discover these roadblocks we’ve put between the person we think we need to be and the person God created as an integral part of God’s kingdom-on-earth plan, we will find the freedom and abundance of life we are seeking
Questions and Answers
Regardless of the man’s response, Jesus doesn’t withhold healing. He offers God’s grace freely. The gift of being well is ours, period.
Gifts don’t do much good when left in the box.
Hello?
For the Third Sunday after the EpiphanyJanuary 24, 2021http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi3_RCL.html Remember way back before caller ID when our phones rang and we had no idea who was on the other end? If you are under the age of 35ish and can’t remember these ancient times, call your grandmother and ask about it. (And while you’re inContinue reading “Hello?”
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