October 7th Worship: Scriptural Speed-bumps – “You always have the poor…”
Once again Jesus, by his own words, seems to be cold and inconsiderate. Countless generations of Christians have wrestled with the...
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Scripture for the week of October 1st: Matthew 26:11
“For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.”
September 30th Worship: Scriptural Speed-bumps: “Let the dead bury their own dead…”
The loss of a loved one is painful, and the Church recognizes the human need to mourn, so why does Jesus seem to have such a cold response...
Scripture for the week of September 24th: Matthew 8:21-22
Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Follow me,...
September 23rd Worship: Scriptural Speed-bumps: “Women should be silent in the churches…”
This Sunday we tackle a huge speed-bump head on: the role of women in the Church! The United Methodist Church has been ordaining women as...
Scripture for the week of September 17th: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Women should be silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as the law also says. If there...
September 16th Worship: Scriptural Speed-bumps: “Turn the other cheek…”
Just when we thought we have wrestled enough with the concept of “eye for an eye,” Jesus adds a whole new twist! This Sunday...
Scripture for the week of September 10th: Matthew 5:38-39
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an...
September 9th Worship: Scriptural Speed-bumps: “Eye for an eye…”
When we feel wronged, then this text can feel like justice. However, when we are the one who had committed the wrong, we are not so anxious...