abundance

October 15, 2023 – John 6:1-14

We are taught from an early age to dream big and think big. Our culture continually reinforces that message to us. Bigger is better. Jesus helps us see the world and ourselves in a different way. When it comes to…

The Abundance Dilemma

During my college and seminary days as a young twenty-something, I gave little thought to abundance or wealth. I went to school, both undergraduate and graduate, completely financed by my thrifty and frugal parents. Two part-time jobs, one being at…

February 6, 2022-Luke 5:1-11 (Epiphany 5C)

Jesus' invitation to his first followers was one built on a transformative experience of Jesus. Jesus does not invite ideologues to be his disciples. Jesus seeks those who who devoutly follow him even when everything does not make sense the…