Reflections on passages from the Book of James. Wondering and  about a true community that shares its brokeness.

Jesus gives new meaning to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest among them

We view our neighbors differently if we see them as Christ does.

The tale of the hungry coat and Mark’s Gospel story of the crumbs for dogs.

The book of James talks about anger among other things.

Insights into what the letter to the Ephesians means; using armor is more difficult than we may think and we can’t use it without the help of others.

Reading the book Confederates in the Attic gives insight into the gospel story of feeding five thousand. Hunger and the shortage of food are important parts of the story.

The community of followers were an important part of Jesus’ ministry.

Meaning of suffering and in death of John the Baptist.

The Gospel tells the story of Jesus returning to his home town. It shows us what’s important about traveling outside our home town and what’s to be gained by going beyond ourselves.