This week we wrestle with the vagaries of Grace & Faith, and Healing & Wellness.

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 29:1,4-7, Psalm 66:1-11, and 2 Timothy 2:8-15. The Gospel reference is Luke 17:11-19.

It is not how much greater or stronger one's faith is that matters, but how that faith is used rightly. God's gift of grace will be sufficient for that faith to accomplish what must be done.

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Lamentations 1:1-6, Psalm 137, and 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The Gospel reference is Luke 17:5-10.

Why do we never accept the signs of God's love that surround us every minute of our lives, but cry out for a sign when we are in pain or afraid? Let us not be like the rich man that ignored the beggar outside his gate and then cried out from his hellish torment, but instead imitate St Francis and share the love and good news that Jesus brought to all of us.

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15, Psalm 91:1-6,14-16, and 1 Timothy 6:6-19. The Gospel reference is Luke 16:19-31.

This week Jesus takes on our biggest threat, the power of money in our lives. Spoiler: He's not for it!

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, and 1 Timothy 2:1-7. The Gospel reference is Luke 16:1-13.

The parables Jesus shares in this Gospel lesson show just how much God loves each of us. It is not enough that nine of ten coins be found, or that ninety-nine of one hundred sheep are safe. God wants each of us to know His love.

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28, Psalm14, and 1 Timothy 1:12-17. The Gospel reference is Luke 15:1-10.

This week Jesus lays out the true cost of discipleship for his followers. Anything, and he means anything, that comes between you and God, you must be willing to leave behind. This is difficult, because God gives us such wonderful things. So, what is the way forward?

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-4,16,16-17, and Philemon 1-21. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:25-31.

This week Jesus lays out the true cost of discipleship for his followers. Anything, and he means anything, that comes between you and God, you must be willing to leave behind. This is difficult, because God gives us such wonderful things. So, what is the way forward?

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-4,16,16-17, and Philemon 1-21. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:25-31.

Learning the Gospel imperative is never easy, and the Good News is always at risk. Why we help may even be more important than the fact that we help in the first place. Well, Jesus never said it would be easy.

The Scripture references are Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1,10-16, and Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:1,7-14.

Learning the Gospel imperative is never easy, and the Good News is always at risk. Why we help may even be more important than the fact that we help in the first place. Well, Jesus never said it would be easy.The Twelfth Sunday after PentecostThe Scripture references are Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1,10-16, and Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:1,7-14.

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