How easily we can go through life without truly knowing others or letting ourselves be known by them, even and especially in our faith communities. How genuinely faith might grow if we asked each other the deep questions, made space for hard and authentic stories, and learned to let our legs tremble as we made it a regular practice to share from the heart. Knit together through stories, how powerful we might be as disciples for the sake of the world.
Read MoreMartin Luther once wrote, “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” We all have the moral obligation to use words and actions—God’s word and our voices, hands and feet—to serve our neighbors and proclaim the gospel. The world is truly chaotic, and we are only now beginning to realize the extent to which we are connected to one another. Now is the time to speak. Now is the time to be the church that speaks God’s reign into reality.
Read MoreThis coming week, Jesus makes his final pitch on the life of discipleship before he heads towards Jerusalem where he opens the door to eternal life for all of us. This is key since we, like the rich man, are unable and unwilling to free ourselves of wealth. But, fortunately for us, Jesus still loves us in our weakness and lack of trust and faith.
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