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Careless Throws, Intentional Soil
In the Parable of the Sower in today's Gospel from Matthew, Jesus describes a man who throws seed rather carelessly. This sower’s seed ends up consumed by birds, shriveled on...
A Hand that Changes Everything
He stretches out his hand. He divides what we think cannot be divided. He redefines what we thought was solid. Moses did it. Jesus did it. Stretching out a hand...
Seeking Jesus First
“Whom are you looking for?” Jesus asks Mary Magdalene in today’s Gospel, John 20:15. This is a powerful question that we can also ask ourselves today. Perhaps you are looking...
There Is Need of Only One Thing
Recently, everyone has been asking about my college semester study abroad and I have struggled to find the right answer. After giving many variations of the same generic answer, I...
Not Made for Slavery
One of my favorite old movies to watch as a little girl was the Charlton Heston classic, The Ten Commandments. The scenery, costumes, acting, even the narrator's voice had me...
Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of My Heart
Bloody noses. Arguments over who gets the preferred book. A boxing match stalled. Sensory meltdowns. You’ve arrived to the front row circus . . . ahem, pew in my parish...
Strap My Burdens to His Yoke
Do you know what a yoke is? When I saw it referenced in today's Gospel from Matthew, I looked it up again just to be sure. A yoke is a...
Spiritual Pride, the Real Buzzkill
It can happen in an instant. We see a faith-filled post nearly identical to something profound we’ve shared, or wanted to share, and now it’s getting all the attention. A...
His Mighty Deeds Are Invitations
"[I]f the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented . . ." (Matthew 11:21). I have scoffed at...
Crushed Heart, True Freedom in Him
My legs came swinging over my head as my mind readied my arms for the fall. I knew it was coming. I felt the ground grow closer and my heart...
The Answer Is Simple
How many times have I passed by on the other side when I see my brothers and sisters laying beaten and bruised with their wounds open before me? I’d like...
On Sailing and Solid Ground
This year, Jesus invited me to sail with Him. Last year, we always met on the beach. But now, it’s time to get in the boat. So when I go...