Jesus used to tell a story about a man on the path between Jerusalem and Jericho who was mugged, beaten, and left for dead. What happens to this desperate man in the desert? People pass by, but they don’t stop. A priest passes by. A Levite passes by. Both were headed to Temple business. If […]
Sermon Topic: Jairus' Daughter
The Dancing Girl
In the Name of God: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. It’s a scandalous story, a sensual story, a titillating story, even. Salome dances for the king, who, in his (ahem) pleasure, rashly promises her anything she wants. A great story, perhaps—but what does it have to do with Jesus, for crying out loud? He’s […]
