The Word Around The Bush

Pentecost 20 Afflicting the Comfortable Matthew 22:1-14

The parable of the wedding banquet is difficult to ponder. It may be that Jesus is challenging those who are abusing their positions of power,

Pentecost 19 – Parable of the Wicked Tenants – Matthew 21: 33-46

We arrive at Matthew's account of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants.  This challenging parable draws us to ponder the ways we reject God, but

Pentecost 18 Yes or No Matthew 21:23-32

We are challenged by the Gospels to live honest and authentic lives. When we say Yes to God, does our living reflect our answer? Are

Pentecost 17 Working in the Vineyard Matthew 19: 27 – 20: 16

Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who hires workers for his vineyard. Unexpectedly workers are hired all during the day at different times but