The Bible is relentless in its conviction that nothing that is skewed and distorted and deathly need remain as it is.
Read MoreIsaiah shows us that God's work is more often than not slow and unseen--like green shoots from a stump.
Read MoreWe tend to think of the "end times" as a time of terror. Isaiah's vision is one of perpetual peace.
Read MoreTestimony by St. George's member Betty Thornton for Stewardship month, accompanied by Rev. Ryan Slifka's sermon.
Read MoreThe state of the world can cause us to lose heart. Jesus counsels pray as the gateway to persistent hope.
Read MoreFaith is more a process than a possession. And through faith incredible things happen. Like forgiveness.
Read More10 lepers are healed in this scripture passage, while only one returns in gratitude to Jesus. This man, we will see, has been "twice healed."
Read MoreThe straightforward reading of this parable--that we are to share our wealth or else--doesn't account for the fact that Jesus says threats don't actually work.
Read MoreJesus' "hardest parable" suggests that we are to engage in a great campaign of sabotage.
Read MoreWe are tempted to think that the spiritual life is about seeking after God. But here, we find a God who is relentlessly seeking us.
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