Called to Communion
Recently I read a story in the news about a couple whose dream destination wedding on the Outer Banks of NC was thwarted by a storm that washed away their plans and the road for their guests to come. Rather than cancel the wedding, they decided to invite the whole community around them. Within a […]
The Vineyard
He’s lost his patience. The temple tables have been turned over — and the crash still rings in the ears of his adversaries as they question his authority. The young rabbi has cleaned out what he could with the time he had left. Only a couple of stories left to tell. The subtle ones are gone. He […]
Late Bloomers
Have you noticed how often, and how many ways the Bible assures us that it’s ok to be a late bloomer? Paul was definitely a late bloomer. I’d say that all the disciples were as well. Without question, Jonah took extra encouragement to go to Nineveh. When I read today’s scripture* about where authority comes […]
Go and Work
I work at an adult education program in DC, providing career services to young adults at a time when the job market in the DC metro area is weak in general and particularly bad for entry-level workers. Many are struggling to find even minimum wage jobs. So when I read the parable of the workers […]