Not too hot, please
People love to hear sermons about how God loves them. People love to hear sermons about how those who love God are blessed. People love to hear about how God’s love covers over their multitude of sins. People love hearing sermons about love as long as that love relates to them. But people hate to hear sermons that demand that they follow through on loving their neighbor, because others can just be so difficult to love sometimes.
Heavy Burdens?
Lectionary Readings: Year A, Proper 9 I want you to take a moment and imagine with me: You’re out, running errands. Even though you’ve planned the best you can, you’re coming a bit late for the church-wide landscaping and cleanup day. When you get into the parish hall, you realize that no one else is there,…
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