With the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus asks us to imagine a new world. It’s a merciful world where mercy replaces judgment and humility replaces pride.... read more →
The Persistent Widow parable is short, but we know what this parable is about in the very first sentence: “Then Jesus told them about their need to pray always and... read more →
One of the markers of Jesus' ministry was his care for those on the margins. Christians are meant to be like Jesus--to be bridge-builders, boundary-breakers, dwellers of the liminal spaces,... read more →
We had a wonderful celebration on Sunday, and Fr. Jonathan's sermon put in perspective the miraculous beauty of God's abundance and the joy of being together. I'm excited for the... read more →
Stewardship time at church is an important opportunity to check our priorities. One of my hopes for St. Peter’s is that we will focus less on what we receive and... read more →
When we develop the habit of looking for Jesus in the faces of others, we are changed. Those faces begin to lay claim to us. We begin to look for... read more →
Whenever we talk about stewardship in church, there is a tendency to worry about whether we will have enough—both individually and as a community. But we believe in a... read more →
Following Jesus means giving up everything—like Jesus did. It means putting God’s preferences over our own and submitting to God’s will. It's a life-altering decision, and it’s scary. It’s not... read more →
God's purpose is to fix broken hearts, and to draw us closer to Himself. God knows us far better than we can ever know ourselves and loves us no matter... read more →
All through Scripture, God uses the metaphor of a vineyard to describe first the people of Israel and then the church. It’s a beautiful image because a vineyard yields fruit.... read more →