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This week we explore  Matthew 21:23-32 , in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. Can we be happy about someone getting in line ahead of us?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 21:23-32 , in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. He tells the professionally "religious" that the "outsiders" may be closer to God than they are. Which are we?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 21:23-32 , in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. Do we promise more than we deliver or deliver more than we promise? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 21:23-32 , in which religious authorities ask Jesus to explain the authority backing him. Who's backing us?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 21:23-32 , in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 20:1-16 , in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is, with an "owner" who ensures justice for all and blessings too abundant to name... if we but receive them.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 20:1-16 , in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. That unfairness includes getting rewarded way more than we might merit.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 20:1-16 , in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. When we act for God we have to be okay with grace, no matter who is the recipient. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 20:1-16 , in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully unfair the realm of God really is. Are we okay with other people getting rewarded as much as we are?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 20:1-16 , in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully unfair the realm of God really is. How do we feel about that?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 18:21-35 , in which Jesus talks about forgiveness - we cannot be free while withholding forgiveness. ( If you’d like to pray a Litany of Forgiveness I developed, you can find it  here .) To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 18:21-35 , in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - which is something we can monitor in community.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 18:21-35 , in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - can we extend to others the mercy we have received from God?   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 18:21-35 , in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and implies there is no limit to God's mercy. What about ours? ( Here is a link to an Inventory of Confession referenced in the today's post)   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 18:21-35 , in which Jesus talks about forgiveness - and says there is no end to how many times we need to forgive.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore  Matthew 18:15-20 , in which Jesus tells his followers that when two or three of them are gathered in his name, he would show up with them. He still is.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 18:15-20 , in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict, and how to pray in agreement. Jesus' prayers come pre-blessed.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 18:15-20 , in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Forgiveness leads to freedom for us, and others.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 18:15-20 , in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Should offenders be cast out - or is there room for healing in community? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore  Matthew 18:15-20 , in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Conflict is often a fact of life in churches. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

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. As we allow God's love in, we find ourselves less fearful of God's judgment. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

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 includes trusting God with our lives.   To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

NOTE: On the recording, I mistakenly identify this post as being for August 29; it is indeed the one for August 30. 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 learning to truly follow him. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Su...

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 can mean taking risks. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday. 

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. He tells them things they don't want to hear. Are we listening? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe  here .   Here  are   the bible readings for next Sunday.