As Jesus's ministry grows, he finds himself needing to lead his disciples in their ministries. In the parable of the sower, he shows them that they are called to spread…
What if Jesus came not only to heal, but to remind us that suffering and purity are not connected? What does it look like if we understand that maybe someone's…
On the Sunday after Christmas, the most dedicated parishioners are rewarded with three different reactions to the news of Jesus's revelation and invited to join in our reactions, too.
Mark's story of resurrection ends with fear, silence, and amazement. Can we relate to that feeling in our own lives? The story of resurrection is left for us to tell…
Romans used the crucifix to remind people of the consequences of opposing the occupation. Fear of the crucifix, and of the ultimate consequences, kept people in line. Jesus sought to…
Wilderness is something we do not see in the United States much these days, but just as we create the wilderness we do enjoy, we can create our own mental…
Jesus's baptism showed us how the Holy Spirit can come upon any one of us. The life of Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us that the Holy Spirit's presence makes…
Mark sets out showing that old words can be re-heard in new places. He reminds us that we may fulfill the prophecies in Isaiah and draw strength from the God…
