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Kathryn Z. Johnston
Kathryn Z. Johnston is senior pastor of Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania.
Are we in or out? (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
In Matthew, the actions of the community of faith do not affect the coming of the kingdom—but they do matter.
July 12, Ordinary 15A (Genesis 25:19–34)
This guy Jacob is diabolical.
Missing the point (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)
Sometimes we walk into a situation open only to our own expectations and judgments.
July 5, Ordinary 14A (Romans 7:15–25a)
Paul may be the originator of the idea of an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.
Dust and the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10)
I am thankful that this Ash Wednesday comes with the reminder of grace along with death.
When Adam and Eve allowed cookies (Romans 5:12-19)
The tree of good and evil is a good analogy for the internet.
February 22, Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)
Remember you are dust, and to dust you will return. But my sermons!
February 19, Transfiguration A (Matthew 17:1-9)
When our beloved buildings are gone, what will endure is relationship.
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Do you want to be here? (Matthew 22:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9; 28A)
The king doesn't want just anyone at the wedding banquet.
October 11, 28A (Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23)
The golden calf isn’t a terrible idea. It’s just not God’s idea.
October 4, 27A (Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20)
Rules help us sustain life in community, whether we like it or not.