We read and reflect on Matthew 23:13-26. I talk about judgment and how Jesus seems to be sad in what he sees in the Pharisees, and how we make each other sad. I also talk about my attempts to let go of how I try to control others.

NOTE: the first 8 minutes of this episode did not save. We read and reflect on Matthew 23:13-26. I talk about loosening my grip of control on other people.

We read and reflect on Matthew 23:1-12. I talk about the human desire for attention and praise. I also talk about my hope to use the enneagram as a tool for self-transformation for others.

We read and reflect on Matthew 22:15-22. I talk about what things are God’s and the Psalms. I also talk about being direct.

We read and reflect on Matthew 22:1-14. I talk about celebration and the ways we know who is really happy with and for us.

We read and reflect on Matthew 21:33-46. I talk about the move from “reason” to “experience” and wonder about everyone theologizing their experience without universalizing it. I also talk about reflection and being grateful to have re-started spiritual direction.

We read and reflect on Matthew 21:23-32. I talk about feeling regret and wonder who is making changes for repentance that I should follow.

We read and reflect on Matthew 21:12-22. I talk about where I can just be, and how that is a prayer. I also talk about boundaries and freedom and not getting caught up in other people’s drama.

We read and reflect on Luke 13:10-17. I talk about vindication and having an answer for every argument thrown against me. I also talk about the invitation to be direct in my feelings and my speech.

We read and reflect on Matthew 21:1-11.