In Need of a PhysicianPentecost 2; Matthew 9:9-13,18-26The tax collector Matthew worked for Romeand for his cut of takings on the side.Co-opted by the powers that seized his home,his soul was torn by choices that divide.His inner conflict and his neighbours’ scornbecame the sickness Jesus sought to heal.When he said, “Follow!” Matthew rose, new born,leftContinue reading “In Need of a Physician”
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God So Loves the World
God So Loves the WorldLent 4; John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9Though God so loves the worldthe worldly make self god.They do not prize the giftthe Son is meant to be.What serves their purposesis all that they can see.What value put on lovethat’s offered to all free?Though God so loves the worldthe greedy make wealth god.Where’s profitContinue reading “God So Loves the World”