Jesus words to Zacchaeus are a shock to the system. At Jesus table there is a seat for everyone. Everyone: Samaritans, Tax Collectors, Women, The Poor, Democrats, Republicans, Pro-Lifers, Pro-Choice folks, Catholics, Presbyterians, Lutherans, heck, there’s even room for Episcopalians.
Category Archives: Jesus
Never lose heart
The Bible isn’t only relevant to ancient culture. Faith is for times like ours. As much as they were for his disciples, Jesus words are words for us today. God will grant justice. God does hear prayer. Pray, pray without ceasing. If you are busy praying, you will never lose heart.
The Life that Really is Life
It’s a compelling turn of phrase: “the life that really is life.” What does it mean? What is this life that the early church writer would have us seek after?
What could be next?
15 years after the events of 9/11 we hear the prophet Jeremiah say: “The whole land will be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end.” We ask, with those at Standing Rock: “What could be next?”
Mike Angell 