Encountering the text: For the next few Sundays, the epistle reading is from Hebrews. Today’s reading is one of the most well loved in the entire epistle, part of the roll… read more

Encountering the text: Today’s Gospel begins with a question about inheritance (Luke 12:13-15), which is followed by Jesus’ warning against greed (12:21). Then Jesus… read more

Encountering the text: As we noted last Sunday, Jesus is a rabbi, a teacher. By this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus has been patiently, constantly teaching his disciples. His way is … read more

Encountering the text: Some feminist commentators have been critical of traditional interpretations of today’s Gospel, Luke 10:38-42. They tell us that we should resist the… read more

Encountering the text: Many families enjoy returning to favorite family retreats in the summer, made more beloved by their familiarity. The cottage at the lake, the trip to the… read more

Encountering the text: In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus calls disciples to him to assign them a job to do in his mission. Thus Luke tells us the story of Jesus sending the… read more