By David Lee Jones May 24 was like any other day, until I heard the riveting music from TV news that signals a tragedy. I heard of multiple fatalities in Uvalde, Texas, only three and a half hours from my home in Austin. I sensed an inner voice nudging: “You should go. Pack a suitcase and go right now.” But indecision prevailed. I should call someone before I just … [Read more...] about Preaching the Gospel Amid Tragedy, Trauma, and Evil
Archives for August 29, 2022
13 Pentecost, Year C: Highest Love
SUNDAY’S READINGS | September 4, 2022 Jer. 18:1-11 or Deut. 30:15-20 Ps. 139:1-5, 12-17 or Ps. 1 Phm. 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Discipleship is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but with forethought and consideration of the cost. “For which of you,” says Jesus, “intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has … [Read more...] about 13 Pentecost, Year C: Highest Love
Opportunity
By Ed Little A Reading from Acts 11:19-30 19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews. 20 But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus. 21 The … [Read more...] about Opportunity