In the wake of terrorism in Israel, Rev. Marissa contends with two texts that have been used historically in hurtful ways. What do we need to know today about God's covenant? And how does that change and shape the ways we live and love our neighbors

One of the first works kids learn to master is the word "no". We all say no, across many times and places in our lives. But God wants us to live lives of yes. What does that mean and how do we do that?

Continuing to teach with parables, Jesus gives us today an image of a vineyard. And in this vineyard, things seem to work a little differently. This parable tends to spark lots of different kinds of feelings. What is there to learn about God's economy and God's generosity?

On Kickoff Sunday, as we celebrated the Feast of St. Matthew, Rev. Marissa reflected on Matthew's story and on what he trades away when he chooses to follow Jesus. What does he gain by being a disciple? And what does he have to give away to have a seat at Jesus' table?

What do we do when scripture seems to say something we don't like? Or when Jesus says something that doesn't sound like the loving Jesus we think we know? Sometimes we have to just read the text again. And dig in a little deeper. As our Presiding Bishop says, "If it's not about love, it's not about God." Where's the love in the tough Gospel from today? And what does that have to teach us about conflict and about God?

In the Gospel for today, Jesus walks on water. It's a familiar image, but that one image doesn't tell the full story. What does Peter have to teach us about following Jesus?

In the Gospel for today, we hear a number of parables from Jesus, but none of them are as straightforward as they seem. In fact, some of them are a little edgy? Maybe even sneaky? What is Jesus trying to tell us when he describes the Kingdom of Heaven with these images? And how is that supposed to teach us about living a life of faith?

Jesus tells the crowd another parables about seeds and growth - and this time the weeds. What are the weeds? And what can we learn from God about growth, care, patience, and goodness? Rev. Marissa explores a modern read of a parable that has been used in some hurtful ways. What can we learn from this parable today?

In this passage from Matthew's Gospel, Jesus is giving parables to the crowd. Today we hear the parable is the Sower - and Jesus even tells us what some of it means. What can we learn from the seed, the sower, and the soil?

As we wind our way through Matthew's Gospel, Jesus has some important things to say to us today about rest and renewal. Rev. Marissa explores how we relate to and interpret scripture, how we understand John the Baptist, and what all of this can help us learn about the rest and revolution Jesus promises.