The Lie the Serpent Told
Lee Davis • February 23, 2026
Sermon, February 22, 2026
What happens to them?the church's answers have often been either cruel or evasive. This article is an attempt at something more honest.
"A parable about a careless sower, an allegory the church added later, and why letting go of the answer key might be the most honest way to read it."
Holding to the claims of the Christian faith while remaining open to what God may be doing beyond the the church is close to the Episcopal tradition.
What if the image you're carrying is exactly what keeps you from seeing what's already here? A reflection on power, donkeys, and who the king came looking for.
Did the Miracles Really Happen
On June 28—the Stonewall anniversary—what does it mean to hand a cup of cold water to the little ones Jesus refuses to make negotiable?
What happens when a community stays long enough for someone to find the name? A reflection on Jeremiah, vocation, and what the church is actually for.
What do we do with the violent God of the Old Testament? If you've read the Old Testament with any seriousness, you've run into this.
Does God have a gender? The question makes some people uncomfortable, which is usually a sign it's worth asking.
Both. Together. — The church prays to proclaim truth with boldness and minister justice with compassion. On Juneteenth weekend, that prayer has weight.