Jesus compared his task to that of a mother hen. What does the mother hen do? It makes sure that none of hers are left out or forgotten. It makes sure that they are fed and have a safe place to stay.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 2C – 16-Mar-25”
One way to look at the temptations that Jesus faced is to recognize that they are real concerns that might cause anyone to think they had to secure their lives instead of relying on God to provide real security.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 1C – 9-Mar-25”
The story about the transfiguration is primarily one about the disciples coming to the realization of who Jesus is. They discover both that he is the One sent by God and also that the One sent by God isn't going to behave exactly as they expected.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Transfiguration C – 2-Mar-25”
Jesus tells us that our concern and care are not to be reserved for people who love us back. We are to love those who are our enemies. We are to love those who we've never met (and probably won't ever meet.)… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany C7 – 23-Feb-25”
Paul quips in Romans 6:1, "Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?" meaning, "Should we just keep on sinning so God will have even more to forgive?" With Paul, I'll say, "God forbid."
In just the same way, although Jesus says that the poor, the hungry, the weeping, he does not mean that we should simply let those conditions continue in order that those folks will be blessed.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany 6C – 16-Feb-25”
Like Peter, we realize that there are a lot of times when we're just not good enough for God's standards. The good news is that God doesn't expect us to be. When we give of our time, efforts, and financial resources, it isn't to somehow do enough good that God will recognize us.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany C5 – 9-Feb-25”
Jesus tried to get his home congregation to see that the realm of God was far bigger than they thought. That the love, respect, and looking out for each other extended to all people everywhere. Later he said that the best place to begin was with the poor, the outcasts, and the forgotten.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany 4C – 2-Feb-25”
Jesus said that the scripture was being fulfilled as the folks heard it read. I will say that this scripture is being fulfilled as we live it out in deeds of reconciliation, liberation, and simple caring for those in need.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany 3c – 26-Jan-25”
I wonder if Jesus, in John's gospel, seems to be reluctant to openly begin his ministry at the wedding in Cana. I think we can understand. Sometimes we're reluctant to be seen in a particular way.
As we come to the time of offering, we might recognize ourselves as standing in the middle of what we're comfortable with and what we're called to do.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany 2C – 19-Jan-25”
When John was asked "What should we do?", he responded, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” So, the call of God to repentant souls is to share with others, especially the necessities of life.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Baptism of the Lord C – 12-Jan-25”