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”

EMBRACING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.[1 Corinthians 1:27-28 nrsv] DAILY OFFICE READINGS – February 24, 2026AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48Gen. 37:12-24; 1 Cor. 1:20-31; Mark 1:14-28  I preached in Spanish last Sunday forContinueContinue reading “EMBRACING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST”

HOPE AMIDST THE HARSHNESS

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;let me never be put to shame;deliver me in your righteousness.Incline your ear to me;make haste to deliver me.Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,for you are my crag and my stronghold;for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.Take me out ofContinueContinue reading “HOPE AMIDST THE HARSHNESS”