To Each According to Their Ability

New Consecration Sunday                                                                                                          Proper 28A/Matthew 25:14-30

handsmoneyMaybe you’ve heard it said that your talent is God’s gift to you, and what your do with it is your gift to God. And then again, maybe you’ve heard this one—

“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them… to … Read the rest

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Francis and Feeding the Wolves

Feast of Francis of Assisi

wolvesMatthew 11:25-30

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is … Read the rest

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Mustard and Marginality

Proper 12A

Just how much mustard do we need, really?

mustardI know its an odd question, but since we just heard the famous parable of the mustard seed I want to reflect a bit on my relationship to its condiment cousin. I don’t know about you, but I have lots of mustard in my refrigerator. There are all these odd … Read the rest

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