Archive for September 2023

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Yesterday’s gospel lesson reminded us of the extravagant and sometimes “offensive graciousness” of God. He gives forgiveness and grace to all who believe, whether that is life-long Christians or those who have recently accepted His gift of mercy. May His seemingly “unfair grace” be humbly received in our hearts…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Jesus continues to teach His followers to have the mind of God, not on themselves. This past Sunday Jesus “reorientated” the disciples thinking about forgiveness. What an amazing and gracious God we have! We have accumulated an insurmountable debt of sin, yet He graciously forgives us and urges the…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As Jesus tells His disciples He’s going to suffer, die, and rise again (for the second time), He also redefines “GREATNESS.”  Greatness is not what the world defines but greatness in God’s kingdom means having the faith of a child. A child trusts and depends on their parents and…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Matthew’s recording of Jesus ministry makes a special note as Jesus begins to prepare for the time when He will not physically be on earth. Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to go to Jerusalem where He will suffer, die, and rise three days later. Peter and…