Jonah 3:10-4:11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21 – 30, Matthew 20:1-16           I read an article from the Religion News Service this week that said that last Sunday marked six months since the …

Genesis 50:15-21,  Psalm 103:8-13,  Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Peter asks Jesus.  Jesus …

Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14,  Matthew 18:15-20 “Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end,” our psalm for today begins.  …

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Psalm 67,  Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15:21-28           Each time we read this passage from Matthew I’m struck by the different ways we might interpret it.  My wife …

1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13. Romans 10:5-15,  Matthew 14:22-33          I suspect many people today are wondering, “Where is God,” as this pandemic continues with no end in sight.  …

1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Matthew 13:31-33. 44-52           Our reading from 1st Kings today seems particularly fitting for us.  The newly crowned king, King Solomon goes to Gideon to make …

Genesis 28:10-19a,   Psalm 86:11-17,  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43           This is the third Sunday we’ve been able to open our doors and allow people to enter for worship.  Yes, we’re taking …

Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:9-14, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23           In today’s gospel, Jesus does as he often does, he uses a parable which can be heard two ways.  After telling the crowd …

Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:8-15, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30           A week ago, I walked into the Narthex and saw that the bulletins from our last in-person service were still sitting out.  It …

Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18,  Matthew 10:40-42           Welcome!  Jesus says, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.”  The gospel reading continues, but I want to take a moment to reflect on these …