Know Better, Do Better
For Sunday, November 2, 2014 – Matthew 23:1-12 Have you heard it said that when you know better, you do better? It’s a way to think about forgiving those who have hurt us—how can I hold a grudge against someone who just didn’t know better? It’s a way to think about forgiving my own sinful […]
Very, Very Simple
For Sunday, October 26, 2014 – Matthew 22:34-46 Today’s scripture reminds me of that principle, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” (Stephen Covey, First Things First) So much vies for our allegiance and attention. How do we know what is the main thing? Is it our family, our church, our vocation, our callings in […]
Being Who We Are
For Sunday, October 19 – Matthew 22:15-22 When we speak without sincerity, when we pretend to know—or pretend to want to know—what we do not, we lead ourselves astray. We betray the truth. The question they ask Jesus sounds sincere enough: “Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But it is […]
Say “Yes” to the Dress
For Sunday, October 12, 2014 – Matthew 22:1-14 Reflection by Eileen Miller * Having a teenage daughter, I have seen a few episodes of the TLC television show, Say ‘Yes’ to the Dress, in which brides-to-be choose the “perfect” wedding dress. Finding the right dress to match one’s style, size and budget can be a […]
