by jakeowensby | Sep 22, 2023 | Calling, Matthew 21:23-32
The first semester of Freshman Year in College was a few days away. My friend J- and I were driving somewhere. I can’t remember the destination. He asked me what I would major in. Too embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t the faintest clue, I said, “Psychology.”...
by jakeowensby | Sep 25, 2020 | Matthew 21:23-32
The term “crisis fatigue” entered my vocabulary in 2020. Strictly speaking, it’s not an officially recognized psychological disorder. At least, not yet. But social scientists tell us that people are experiencing it. Lots of people. Confronted by a relentless barrage...
by jakeowensby | Sep 29, 2017 | Matthew 21:23-32, Proper 21 A
Tuesday came into my son Patrick’s life unexpectedly. Tuesday, by the way, is a dog. The twelve-week-old pointer mix had bounded up to him on a Tuesday evening. Hence the name. If you look at Tuesday now, you’ll see huge floppy ears, long legs, and enormous feet....