BLOG: Where are the Good Samaritans Now?

When we talk about the good Samaritans in today’s world, it is a cliche about a helpful and charitable person. Who are the Good Samaritans? They are the ones who make an effort — sometimes going out of their way — to help others, especially the down trodden or less fortunate. We want to be… Read More

BLOG: Who am I a Neighbor to?

A Midrash On The Good Samaritan. With a heart that is breaking for the flooding deaths in Texas, the lack of care by our governmental leaders, and the silence of our Christian community, I am considering once again the parable of the Good Samaritan. Religious officials ask Jesus what is the greatest commandment. Jesus responds,… Read More

BLOG: Alton Sterling and the 8th Sunday After Pentecost.

I am writing a sermon. This week’s lectionary scripture (for Sunday July 10, 2016) is from Luke… The story of the Good Samaritan. It does not go unnoticed: I remember with vivid recall the last time I preached this verse. The Lectionary is on a three year cycle, so the last time I was preparing… Read More