You are not a precious snowflake. by Jodi-Renee Adams Psalm Reading: Psalm 147.1-11, 20(c) For Sunday, Feb. 5, Year B − Epiphany 5 The psalmist speaks about a God who can wrangle the cosmos but is deeply invested in the well-being of those who love him. The hymn is scattered with images of beauty and [...]

Is healing one of the promises of the kingdom? by Jodi-Renee Adams Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39 For Sunday, Feb. 5, Year B − Epiphany 5 Jesus starts his ministry with a bang by healing a dying woman and starts an ongoing trend of redefining Sabbath rest. It only takes a few hours for the villagers [...]