humility

Mark 11:1-11 | March 24, 2024

Jesus' entrance into the city of Jerusalem shortly before his death and resurrection is a moment of celebration. In Mark's version of this story, we see no large crowds, a Jesus who says nothing, and all of it happening on…

Humility

Humility is not holding oneself in poor esteem. An accurate understanding of one’s culture, position, experience, and privilege can open the door to new expressions of truth in Christ. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” –…

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…

October 10, 2021-Job 23 (Pentecost 20-Year B)

We have a heightened sense of justice these days. Knowing what is fair and not fair are closely held virtues for every human being. Often our sense of justice is uninformed and lacks nuance. We are eager to see black…