Scripture readings like this one are understandably difficult for many of us to talk about. We know how quickly conversations about readings like this can become conversations about good people versus bad people, the righteous versus the sinners. Historically, Christianity has used the language of evil to divide, condemn, and justify harm.

This past week I was in a bit of a funk because inspiration for this sermon was not coming. So, I decided to walk to the lake. Nature can provide inspiration and can be one of our best spiritual guides.

I love the word quandary. It expresses so much about life. 

As humans we have to make choices. Yet we are limited by our cognitive capacity. Which often leads to information overload. The result: quandaries.