Water Daily

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus suggests intriguing ways of dealing with people who have hurt us.  

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict.  Are we willing to use his strategy?

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives - and trusting we are blessed.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives - including our fixation on saving our lives.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives and taking on Jesus'. That's taking up our cross.

. This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. That is not always compatible with security.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. 

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus acknowledges that he is the Messiah - and then tells his follower snot to tell anyone about. Good thing they eventually did...

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples – and us – eternal authority. Are we ready for it?

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. We can only truly answer that with our spirits, not our minds.

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. How would you answer that question?

This week we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems t change his mind.

Today we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which we see a desperate mother model amazing faith and humility in seeking healing for her daughter.

Today we explore we Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems to be very rude.

This week we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems to learn a lesson.

Today we explore Matthew 15:10-20, in which Jesus teaches a lesson – and possibly learns one. 

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. What happens when we try?

Today we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. 

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – frightening the daylights out of his followers as he does.

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water because he missed the boat his disciples were on. Is missing the boat good for us?

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. 

Todaywe explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a feast for well over 5000 people. God has feasts for us too.

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a picnic for 5,000 people.  Where do we see that kind of abundance in our lives?

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people.  Isn't that impossible?

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people.  How did he manage that?

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people, even if that was not his intention for the day.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like - which contains the tradition as well as blessings that are new every day.. 

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like.  He suggests the life of God will involve some sorting of blessed and not so much.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like.  Today he likens it to treasure and precious pearls.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. Today Jesus likens God-Life to yeast. Hmmm.... 

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. 

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus suggests the ways that God will deal with evil. It ends well for us!

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of how evil and goodness get all mixed up in our world. He suggests that the solution lies with God, not with us.  

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of evil and good - how are we to treat those who do evil?

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds, seeking to explain how we live with evil amid the good.

Today we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds - and what happens when they land in good soil.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about spiritual growth. What chokes off God's life in our lives?

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about what are good and bad conditions for seeds.

Today we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds which land in places not suitable for seeds to grow in. What are the obstacles to spiritual growth in our lives?

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers.

Today we reflect on independence - and inter-dependence.

Today we explore Romans 7:15-25a, in which St. Paul discusses the turmoil we often feel as we struggle with temptation.  

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him. Are we ready to do that?

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him, and commends those who can trust him as "infants." Insult? Or invitation ?

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him.  Can we accept him that easily?

Today we explore Romans 6:12-23, in which St Paul contrasts living under threat to living under grace.  Accepting that gift of grace frees us to live more wholly and with more holiness.

Today we explore Romans 6:12-23, in which St Paul contrasts living under threat to living under grace. 

This week we explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus continues his training talk to his disciples before he sends them out. "Sent" is where we are too.