Revised Common Lectionary: When Is Enough Really Enough?

I live in an area where there are a lot of day laborers. On any given morning, you can spot them outside a home improvement store, waiting to be picked up for a job — any job. I remember a push from a local community to have a center for day laborers and the firestorm… Read More

The Pastoral Is Political: Gold, Silver, Bronze

Winning is on everyone’s mind, with the Winter Olympics in high gear in Sochi. As the television commentators talk about the competitors in each event, they seem to view it as an opportunity to talk about “our team” – read USA – as if US competitors are the only ones that really matter. And if… Read More