Luke 3:7-17 | December 15, 2024
Repentance can make us stop in our tracks. We then have to wonder about where to go from there. John the Baptist tells his own listeners to focus on generosity as a response to repentance. He says that these acts…
Repentance
Luke 3:1-6 | December 8, 2024
We are usually more in touch with feelings of remorse and regret than we are with repentance. The first two words focus on emotions of guilt and shame while repentance places the focus squarely on changing our behaviors and practice.…
May 12, 2024 | Luke 24:44-53
Jesus offers his followers some important parting words before his ascension. Not only does he tell them that everything they have seen and heard has been according to the scriptures but, he also makes them witnesses to proclaim the message.…
November 5, 2023 – Luke 19:1-10
Gratitude is usually a response to something done to or for us. We say, “Thank you!” when something happens which brings joy, satisfaction, or even wholeness. Sometimes we feel the sense to do more than just say, “Thank you.” This…
April 24, 2022-Acts 5:27-32 (Easter 2C)
The stories in the Book of Acts point us toward a deeper understanding of power and grace through the work of the Holy Spirit. In this week's episode we explore power through the appearance of Peter and John before the…
March 20, 2022-Luke 13:1-9 (Lent 3C)
We live in a 24/7 news cycle were people are reacting and engaging with the events of day like never before. Often, we try to find hidden meaning or motives in the news we watch. We do the same in…
December 12, 2021-Luke 3:7-18 (Advent 3-Year C)
The age of social media often invites us to make statements about politics, injustice, etc. Often we feel that the opinion we have on something equates with fruitful action about it. John the Baptist makes it clear in his witness…
December 5, 2021-Luke 3:1-6 (Advent 2-Year C)
Religious people are often guilty of using religious jargon. Words that lack explanation or context. This week's episode explores four simply words that introduce the work of John the Baptist. Baptism. Repentance. Forgiveness. Sin. Each of these words are powerful…