Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom

Today’s readings center around a search for peace. Jesus, and his disciples are just looking for a little peace. They’re trying to get away on a trip. If any of you need some theological justification for your summer vacation, here it is, Mark chapter six. Jesus says, “everybody needs a break.” The letter to theContinue reading “Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom”

Jesus, Marriage, and Divorce

Three years ago, when I was a seminarian, I remember listening to Luis preach a sermon about these lessons.  I don’t remember the whole sermon, but I do remember Luis beginning by summoning all of that theological heft we’ve been missing during his sabbatical, all of that gravitas Luis has when he preaches.  So threeContinue reading “Jesus, Marriage, and Divorce”