by jakeowensby | May 26, 2023 | Holy Spirit, John 7:37-39
A crowd of camo-clad men and women were gathering around a grave. The mourners were wearing camouflage gear to pay tribute to the deceased. Like lots of people in Louisiana, the man had apparently been an avid hunter. A couple of weeks later I took a peek at the newly...
by jakeowensby | May 29, 2020 | John 20:19-23
Making peace is hard work. In part that’s because peace results from justice. And let’s be very honest with ourselves. Everybody wants justice for themselves. The rub comes when pursuing justice for others changes the world that we’ve grown accustomed to. When...
by jakeowensby | Jun 2, 2017 | 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, Pentecost Year A
Collette Divitto couldn’t get a job as a professional baker. Many of the applications she submitted got a similar response. “Your skills are great. You’re just not a good fit for our company.” Undaunted, Collette started her own business selling cookies. With the help...
