Matthew 4
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Jesus and the wilderness of trans identity
I am struck by how Christ’s desert experience relies on inner convictions resisting an external voice.
February 22, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1–11)
This is Jesus’ story, after all, and not ours. Unless it is.
Repenting for feeling futile (Isaiah 9:1-4; Matthew 4:12-23)
We can’t give up on the kingdom of God.
January 25, Epiphany 3A (Isaiah 9:1–4; Matthew 4:12–23)
Remembering the past enlightens our understanding of the present. We have been here before.
My son the PK said no to baptism
For now, anyway. After our discernment together, I consider this a success.
February 26, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1-11)
Many professions require testing—including Son of God.
January 22, Epiphany 3A (Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23)
If God is our salvation and stronghold, why are we just as vulnerable as anyone else?
Finstagram for Lent (Matthew 4:1-11)
In lieu of giving up social media, adding a "Finsta" account could be a spiritual practice for Lent.
March 1, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1–11)
The devil is testing Jesus. Jesus is also testing the devil.
The healing after the calling Epiphany 3A (Matthew 4:12-23)
Why do we give Matthew 4:23 short shrift?
January 26, Epiphany 3A (Matthew 4:12–23)
Jesus’ call is less about what we leave behind than our eager response to follow him as everyday people.
March 10, Lent 1C (Luke 4:1-13)
Lent invites us to pay attention to our hunger.
Having faith in God is better than being certain about God
We don't need arguments from the pulpit. We need living water.
Pope Francis says God doesn’t lead us into temptation. What does the Bible say?
Who tests Abraham, or Jacob, or Jesus—and why?
March 5, First Sunday in Lent
Matthew 4:1–11
A call to change careers (Matthew 4:12-23)
There was certainly nothing wrong with doing what I did before.
January 22, Third Sunday after Epiphany
Matthew 4:12–23