Jesus Ducking Christ!

it has been a long week, but I made it! Look at that.

This second week of Advent, the prep time for Christmas, which is not about shopping. Surprisingly enough it is about Jesus' cousin, John. That voice in the wilderness. Go Figure.

Some personal lore and what's going on in Matthew 22:1-14? let's take a look and see where this takes us.

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This past weekend was a doozy; I was laid up with a pain that took me to the hospital on Friday, crippled me on Saturday, and kept me moaning all of Sunday. Monday and Tuesday were likewise a wreck, and finally.. today... I am pretty good. I mean, I am not 100%, but I am solid.

The story of Jesus walking on water and Peter trying to join him is a classic that I think nearly everyone has heard. If not, you can click here and read all the readings this past Sunday.

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First Lesson: Acts 1:6-14 Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 Second Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 Gospel: John 17:1-11 Listen, people! it takes roughly a day to make one episode, and I wanna do more, but I gotta bust my butt out on the roads! Consider Subscribing so I can do more of this! (remember, I'm donating a solid bit of all I make to groups and organizations that help and protect the marginalized in our world.)

I talk about fashion this week, and I tap into CSI for some reason. Hell, I think I mention the band "The Who." You should definitely listen to the end and take the quiz. lol

I think I should include a collect (weird starting prayer). What do y'all think? Anyways... the readings for today are fun.

The first lesson is from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts7:55-60, in which Stephen gets hauled off and stoned to death- he shouts, "Lord, Don't hold it against them!" people are going to be people, and let's face it, if it isn't self-serving, familiar, and justifying the worst of behaviors, people don't like hearing it. And Stephan had some shit to say!

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 AGAIN WITH THE SKIPPING! It's pretty, read it.

The second lesson is from 1 Peter 2:2-10 Peter pretty much speaks to the Gentiles and says "God loves you too, now, I guess, that's pretty cool..."

But again, I am working on the Gospels. John 14:1-14 has Jesus talking to those disciples again and the back and forth has some frustrating things in there. Let's talk about them.

There are sheep everywhere, and I love mutton stew! What is this Podcast going to come to? Today's lessons are from Acts 2:42-47, which is all about " Hooray, look at all the people being Christian! (Today's Mainliners would hate them...) Psalm 23 is mocked and done weirdly because being humble and finding peace is not the Bro-God Way. "Must Be Bad-Ass to Hide Little Willy! Where's mah Protein Shake? Hurrrrrg, 'Murica!" In the First Letter of Peter, dude postulates that Christians don't suffer to suffer and take shit on the chin. Revenge is not the way. This is the Way.

Then we have Jesus, as written by John, which John, we don't rightly know. But with a bit of antisemitism, because the disciples aren't allowed to understand anything, Jesus has to explain that "He is the Way" in a very Greek philosophical sort of way- let's talk about that shit for a minute, shall we?

TO THE TAPE!

Funny thing about this area of the world. It's deceptive. Jesus was two hours walk from Lazarus. Lazarus and his sisters lived just down the hill from Jerusalem. Palm Sunday, the day Jesus enters that city, is next week. so here we are. what does the story of Lezarus tell you?

I've been sick and still recovering. I missed last week because of it. And sort of sad about it. But that's out of my control. Ickiness! 

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany and I can't believe it, I'm on time! Listen, Linda, I don't want any of your sass.

It's a pretty exciting Gospel this week, and I can't wait for you to let me know what you think about it too!

It's the second week after Epiphany. And it strikes me as interesting how we see religious fervor. Let's talk about it. 

I know these are getting pretty short, but you aren't here to read. Give it a listen, and let me know what you think!

Those three wise men traveling and following a star. There's some stuff to talk about in that. in what it can be related to in our lives. So, I'm going to go ahead and talk about it. 

Chrismas is almost here, and I haven't finished anything save for catching up! Oh, man! What a week! Let me tell you guys, I spent seven bleeding hours at a mall with my sweetie, and I gotta say it was tiring fun, and I think we worked out a lot of past issues from prior relationships. Transformative work is what this season is all about, and I have to say, for Christmas, there is nothing better than the joyous and innocent spirit of these holidays. I hope you've gone over to Spotify and given this five stars, if you haven't already, and I hope you share this podcast with your friends, neighbors and everyone that could use this message of inclusivity and love. Remember, all are welcome.

Christmas is almost here, and I am still one episode away from being all caught up! That's alright, I can manage it. It's the ADHD bug, I'm telling you. Just think of it as preparing for Christ on fast forward, maybe? Either way, I am so excited to be back at it and love the support I have here in my home for this. 

Matthew Chapter 3 1-12 is all about John. And I am all about catching up because I am so far behind on the episodes I want to share with everyone! So bear with me! There are probably three back-to-back-to-back-to-back, but then I will be on pace and making all the special fun time for my family, friends, and everyone else I can manage; after all, it is Christmas!