“Teacher,” someone addresses Jesus in tomorrow’s gospel reading, “tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Jesus replies with one of his parables about wealth and worth, and we’re left wondering what sorts of inheritance are most valuable. My parents have made a beautiful home for themselves over the years, but it’s not … Continue reading Message: Last Will & New Testament… →

Martha’s in the kitchen, Mary’s in the living room. A familiar story made more familiar by real life experience. We work hard, we long for rest, but we know there’s more to be done. We resent those responsibilities that weigh us down, but we enjoy the accolades our public labors bring us. When Martha goes … Continue reading Message: Give it a rest… →

I find the gospel lesson appointed for this holiday weekend both encouraging and discouraging as we prepare to share worship with our neighbors at Episcopal Church of the Advent this Sunday at 10:30am. In it, Jesus appoints seventy of his disciples to go out into the surrounding communities to bring healing to the sick and … Continue reading Message: Sent in Twos… →