The Third Sunday of Lent, March 12The Samaritan WomanJohn 4:5-42 Polite No one ever accused Jesus of being polite.He loved too deeply for that.His vulnerability, authenticity and intimacymelted whatever decorum boundarieshis mother tried to teach him.He was too honest for his own good sometimes.So Jesus, I welcome you, be impolite with me.Dab the mustard from […]
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March 11
Saturday, March 11The Parable of the Lost SonLuke 15:1-3, 11-32 The Student It took only a few days for him to become restless.There was still roast beef left over from the great party.And after the days and weeks wore on,his ability to engage in the affairs of the family business waned,later and later getting into […]
March 10
Friday, March 10The Parable of the TenantsMatthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Heretic With crocodile tears in his eyeshe watched as the crowds rejected his precious gift,avoidance disguised in the form of praise and worship,misunderstanding shame and self-deprecationas humility rather than denial. Peter and Paul also raised friends from the dead.The woman with the hemorrhage was saved by […]
March 9
Thursday, March 9The Parable of the Rich Man and LazarusLuke 16:19-31 The Great Chasm Too often the great chasmis the fear that prevents usfrom becoming vulnerable.
March 8
Wednesday, March 8The Request of James and JohnMatthew 20:17-28 Ambition Ambition can be a stealthy thief,channeling all our energies to make a home,to make a name,to secure a future,to win the game,to build a legacy,to save the souls of many,to make the world better (from our perspective),to prove our worth.I have been guilty of all […]