Peace with Justice, Reign of Christ 2019

The criminal who acknowledged that they, unlike Jesus, were justly convicted immediately drew my attention.  It seemed like such a rich way to enter the crucifixion without the weighty liturgical context of Holy Week. The lessons can be found here (link).  I worked most closely with Luke 23:33-43. Listen:  

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SR: A Just Vineyard, September 2014

Link: A Just Vineyard, September 2014 Summary of what I was saying and why: Short Stories by Jesus, Amy Jill Levine’s new book, had a strong influence on this sermon. I came to it a bit tired of the story and all of the familiar ways of preaching it. Her turn where it was economic […]

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