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When Jesus healed the man at the pool in the temple, it was on the Sabbath. Jesus didn't make a big deal about that, but others thought it was inappropriate to do even that work on the Lord's Day.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 26-May-19”
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In our gospel reading for today, Jesus shows his disciples and us that the world's attitude toward power and prestige don't have a place in the Realm of God.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for 19-May-19”
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Jesus says, in our gospel reading for today, that his sheep know his voice. How do we know it?
One way we know it is through practice in listening to it.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 12-May-19”
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There are two interesting things about Jesus and Peter talking to each other after the resurrection: First, Jesus doesn't confront Peter about denying him. Not only is it clear the Peter is forgiven.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 5-May-19”
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I can't really fault Thomas for wanting to see the risen Lord for himself. I'd like that too. What I do have is Jesus own assurance that, wherever and whenever we gather, Jesus is with us.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for 28-Apr-19”
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All of Easter worship is a celebration of our Risen Lord. That's true at the table as well. Even as we remember the cost Jesus paid to show the depth of God's love for us, we also remember that he was raised and is present here and now.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 21-Apr-19”
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There is no question in our Palm Sunday celebrations that Jesus is a King. The problem comes when we try to impose our ideas of earthly kings upon him. Jesus is a King, but he's a king like no other.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for 14-Apr-19”
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Four days before Jesus washed his own disciples feet, Mary washes his with fine perfume. Mary's act was an act of reverence for the one she called "Master." Jesus' act was an act of service for the ones he now called "friends." So which Jesus are we remembering here at the Table, our Master and Lord or the one who was a servant to us?… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 7-Apr-19”
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All three parables in the gospel reading talk about how much God loves those who are struggling with sin, the lost, the ones who need that love. Well, that's pretty much all of us.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for 31-Mar-19”
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We're, all of us, like the fig tree in the parable that Jesus tells. Sometimes we need a second, third, or even fourth chance to show what God intended for us. Thankfully, like that fig tree, God is the God of second chances.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 24-Mar-19”