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This week we look at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. Jesus is accused of keeping bad company - and tells a story that invites us to contemplate what God considers "sinful" and "righteous." Turns out God is much more generous than most of us... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus tells a story about a fig tree, an owner and a gardener. This gardener is someone who is invested in seeing the tree thrive, the way Jesus wants to see us thrive.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week w e look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about fruitfulness - and how fertilizer can make a tree more fruitful. What restorative uses have we found for the "waste products" of our sorrows and failures?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. Today we explore what it means to be fruitful in terms of our lives and spiritual lives.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. He tells an odd tale of a fig tree in a vineyard - today we explore what the various pieces of that tale might represent in our lives.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. He makes clear that suffering is never a "punishment" from God - but always an invitation to turn back to God.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we look at Luke 13:6-9 , in which Jesus tells a short story about an unfruitful fig tree. Jesus' parable invite us to wonder our way into multiple questions and interpretations - what does the tree represent? What about the owner and the gardener?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem, which he says has always rejected prophets whose message it did not like. When do we fall into that category? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem. He likens himself to a hen wishing he could gather the people under his wings, a rare feminine image for the divine in our scriptures. But Jesus does not sound very maternal here... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus talks about "today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow." Is there a way here for us to understand the forward-rolling rhythm of God's movement - and begin to surf those waves? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem. Did those who warned him he might be killed really want to help - or get him out of the way? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. It seems like he won this round with the devil, but evil would continue to chomp at his heels. What about ours? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. One temptation was to trust that God would protect him even if he did something wildly self-destructive. On a smaller scale, do we fall prey to that temptation? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. Water Daily T...

This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. How do we become vulnerable to temptations to turn our focus away from God?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To sign up for an online retreat on March 12, click here .

This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. As Lent starts Wednesday, we have our own opportunities to find some time in the desert.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Today we reflect on what happened when they came back down, from the spiritual high back into the messiness of life. That is where we spend most of our time... can we retain the sense of God's presence even here? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe...

This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Several odd phemonena occurred, including their suddenly being enveloped in a cloud from which God's voice emerged. Can there be advantages to having our physical senses obscured from time to time?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Ne...

This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Among the amazing things that happened were the sudden appearance of Moses and Elijah, hanging out and chatting with Jesus. You learn a lot about a person by who their friend are... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings a...

This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. There he suddenly began to shine with dazzling brightness. Could that happen to us? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Mountains seem often to be places we have encounters with God - has that been your experience?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches the kind of sacrificial love that can induce us to forgive those who abuse us. Today we reflect on a story from the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 43:3-11,15), about a man who managed to do just that.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God. And love is incompatible with judgment, resentment, vengeance - Jesus invites us to live a life of releasing debts and grievances, and receiving blessing beyond measure.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God - and it includes treating others as you would like them to treat you. Does that extend to people who steal or beg from us?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God - and it's hard! It includes loving our enemies and those who wish us harm. How on earth can we do that?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.