Warning:  today’s text deals with sex and sexuality and, while by no means graphic, will talk about both positive and negative sexuality and may be a trigger for some people.  Please read on carefully. When I read scripture in large pieces like we’re doing, I always look for common themes, teachings, or behaviors.  Sometimes by […]

What do we do with the Old Testament?  When we read about circumcision in today’s text, we have a hard time relating to it because that is not part of our spiritual life.  We don’t require it in order to be part of God’s Family and we certainly don’t require it for church membership.  In […]