“Do You Get It?” (C42: Proper 19)
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Psalm 14; Exodus 32:7-14 and Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 Jesus tells stories about a lost sheep, lost coin and lost son–but hearers don’t “get it.” And why don’t...
“Jesus’ Sage Advice for Dinner Parties” (C40: Proper 17)
Jeremiah 2:4-13 and Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Sirach 10:12-18 or Proverbs 25:6-7 and Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Vandagriff reflects on Jesus’ comments about places of honor at a banquet table. Vandagriff sums...
“The Trouble with Bigger Barns” (C36: Proper 13)
Edwards shares an experiment, conducted by the Harvard Business School, on the connection between money and happiness. Edwards offers a conclusion: “Yes, money can buy happiness-—but only if you spend it on someone else.” Edwards...
“Too Deep for Words” (C35: Proper 12)
Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85; Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19); Luke 11:1-13 Byrd explores the power of prayer, using as pretext a disciple’s request of Jesus to teach him how to pray...
“Mary and Martha: Text of Terror” (C34: Proper 11)
Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52; Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42 “Why are the worst fights, even in the Bible, always between siblings?” Carter Florence explores, in unforgettable fashion, the story of...