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DAY LABOR AND THE GOSPEL

[Jesus said:] “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard.”[matthew 21:1-2 nrsvue] Note: Again this week, I’m reworking a reflection I originally wrote inContinueContinue reading “DAY LABOR AND THE GOSPEL”

REMEMBRANCE AND RECONCILIATION

9/11 Memorial reflecting pool with Manhattan skyline at dusk

Then Peter came and said to [Jesus] “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?”Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.[Matthew 18:21-22 nrsvue] I am posting this reflection on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. In two more days,ContinueContinue reading “REMEMBRANCE AND RECONCILIATION”

RE-RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.1 CorinTHIANS 9:25 Note: I originally wrote this piece a year ago on this date (September 5, 2025). Although it’s not my normal practice, after re-reading, I thought it might be worth updating and sharing once more.ContinueContinue reading “RE-RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE”