Can a Samaritan be Good? A Reflection on Luke 10:25-37
The Gospel reading for this Sunday, from the Revised Common Lectionary, is Luke 10:25-37. It is one of the most well known parables that Jesus’ told, often called the Good Samaritan.
I’d like to do two things in this post.
First, put this story in the context of The Gospel of Luke.
Second, offer a simple reflection on how we desperately need this story today.
Pentecost and the Disruptive Power of the Spirit
How does the Holy Spirit work in the world today? This post explores the story of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit tends to mess with our boundaries.
Where Did Jesus Go? | A Meditation on Ascension Sunday
Where did Jesus go? We can take that question in many directions. The texts from the Revised Common Lectionary this week revolve around the story of Jesus’ ascension in Acts 1:6-11. Jesus spent time with his disciples for several weeks after his resurrection....
A New Jerusalem Arise | An Animation for Revelation 21:1-6
Revelation 21:1-6 offers a beautiful vision of God’s preferred and promised future. This text is the second reading in the Revised Common Lectionary (view the visual lectionary resource here). As I was meditating on the RCL texts this week it occurred to me that...
He is Risen! An Invitation to Explore Easter with the Art Pastor
Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Now we begin the Easter season. May the next weeks of study in the post-resurrection Jesus and the birth of the church be encouraging to your soul. Find ways to explore this season in the post.