~ Luke 6:17-26/Psalm 1 ~ One of the attractive characteristics of the psalms is the rich metaphorical language. We’ve just encountered some beautiful metaphors in Psalm 1, with word and song. Blessed or happy are those who pay attention to God’s will. Those people will prosper like trees whose roots … Read More
Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount, the “Sermon on the Plain,” points to those who are blessed and those who should be saying, “Woe is me!” Just who is Jesus speaking to? You might be surprised. Could it have something to do with honor and shame? Join us … Read More
~ Isaiah 6:1-13/Luke 5:1-11 ~ The Bible – misunderstood, misapplied, and abused more than any other book in the history of the world. A word, a phrase, a verse can be pulled completely out of context to justify almost anything. As someone has said: “I can do all things through … Read More
~ “Tough Call” ~ God calls Isaiah to bring a difficult word to the people – a tough call! Jesus calls Peter, James and John to leave everything and follow him – a tough call! Yet, so are we called to be disciples. A tough call? What does the call … Read More
~ Luke 4:21-30 ~ One of the most unusual churches in the world is right here in San Francisco – St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church. Along with an unusual layout and a plethora of Coptic Orthodox banners and art, it features the dancing saints’ icons. In a large circle … Read More
“Dance, Then!” As the song, I Danced in the Morning, says, Jesus danced for the people, for his disciples, for the religious rulers. Some followed, some rejected, some tried to kill him. This Sunday we encounter one of those gospel stories when he “danced” for the people of his hometown. … Read More