To understand today’s story in Luke’s Gospel, we have to know that Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. His radical teaching about God is becoming apparent.  A great opposition … Read More

Jesus had a plan for his ministry and mission. After months in the countryside, he headed for Jerusalem.  His time was running out, but he was determined to keep his … Read More

Jesus was in the wilderness 40 days, confronted by Satan with choices about his ministry. He chose to follow the leading of the Spirit.  Then angels visited him, and he … Read More

More than any other day of the church calendar, this is the time for truth. This is not a celebration.  Specifically in this service of ashes, it is the time … Read More

When I get to heaven, I’ll say “thanks be to God,” and greet loved ones already there. Then I want to ask the disciples what they thought about Jesus before … Read More

Jesus preached in his hometown and at first they liked what they heard – gracious words. But when he said that God’s love and mercy may be given to outsiders, … Read More

Jesus comes to the synagogue in his hometown after a time in the desert. Since he is now a rabbi, he’s invited to read and to preach. He turns the … Read More