Matthew embarks on a conversation, clarifying what it truly takes to learn from and to follow Jesus – to be a disciple. We might say the text provides a first century equivalent to a job posting. See if you might be interested in applying? Wanted: a deep hearted individual willing
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Worthy in the Eyes of God
Life is not formulaic. We humans like to impose norms and patterns on life…more so within society. But sadly, when those societal norms aren’t met we can do unto each other cruel things. Our reading from Matthew tells us that Jesus came to undo the damage we do to one
No God, No Peace. Know God, Know Peace
We can learn to recite all the prayers we want, but until they are said from the heart, and are the impetus for focusing the ways we live our lives – with mercy – those prayers are empty.
A moment to look at structural racism, the system of laws, regulations, algorithms and rules which govern our society, which are invisible to white Americans, but harm African Americans every day.