The town, Nazareth, has let Jesus go but has not let Jesus grow. Ultimately, God’s life-changing, love radiating, spirit will come for us all. A prophet has no honor in his hometown. These words have meant much to me as I have, on occasion, gone back to my home parish of St. Paul’s Harlan to preach. It’s... Continue Reading →

Jesus has revealed his loving, liberating, and life-giving identity through strategic deeds of power. Faith in Christ’s mission to bring shalom will change the world.   Last week we were left with a bit of a cliffhanger. After Jesus calms the wind storm on the sea of Galilee the apostles are kind of like. Uhhh…... Continue Reading →