Jesus shows his disciples, and us as well, how important it is to be healing the hurts of the world. It is so important that he won't even let sabbath get in the way. But why should it? Isn't sabbath its own kind of healing? We have important news to share, so let's get to it!

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, and Hebrews 12:18-29. The Gospel reference is Luke 13:10-17.

Too often we confuse peace and quiet with the peace of God. They are not the same. They are not even related. The peace of God comes with Justice; a justice that makes the status quo very uncomfortable.

The Scripture references are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2,8-18, and Hebrews 11:29 -12:2. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:49-56.

Too often we confuse peace and quiet with the peace of God. They are not the same. They are not even related. The peace of God comes with Justice; a justice that makes the status quo very uncomfortable.

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2,8-18, and Hebrews 11:29 -12:2. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:49-56.

Using a trip to an island in Lake Superior as a way to explore what it means to be on a journey of faith… the journey of a life.

The Scripture references are Isaiah 1:1,10-20, Psalm 50:1-8,23-24, and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:32-40.

Using a trip to an island in Lake Superior as a way to explore what it means to be on a journey of faith... the journey of a life.

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Isaiah 1:1,10-20, Psalm 50:1-8,23-24, and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:32-40.

Jesus warns us of the danger of greed when a person from the crowd asks Him to settle a dispute over an inheritance. Jesus takes the opportunity to invite us to reflect on what we get from God, and what we owe to God.

The Scripture references are Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9,43, and Colossians 3:1-11. The Gospel Reference is Luke 12:13-21.

Jesus warns us of the danger of greed when a person from the crowd asks Him to settle a dispute over an inheritance. Jesus takes the opportunity to invite us to reflect on what we get from God, and what we owe to God.

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9,43, and Colossians 3:1-11. The Gospel Reference is Luke 12:13-21.

An old friend reminds me that God came to us as a child on purpose. God as a friend and God as a child are powerful images that teach us much about God and how to learn from and interact with the creator of the universe.

The Scripture references are Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 138, and Colossians 2:6-15,(16-19). The Gospel reference is Luke 11:1-13.

An old friend reminds me that God came to us as a child on purpose. God as a friend and God as a child are powerful images that teach us much about God and how to learn from and interact with the creator of the universe.

The Scripture references are Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 138, and Colossians 2:6-15,(16-19). The Gospel reference is Luke 11:1-13.

A week at Camp with youth from around the Diocese teaching them the way of love has given me hope for the future of the world. I just have to share!!

The Scripture references are Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 15, and Colossians 1:15-28. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:38-42.